§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

domestic cleaner

Domestic cleaners perform all necessary cleaning activities in order to clean their clients' houses.

Description

Domestic cleaners perform all necessary cleaning activities in order to clean their clients' houses. They vacuum and sweep floors, wash dishes, launder clothes, dust, scrub and polish surfaces and disinfect equipment and materials.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

cleaning techniques

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

ensure cleanliness of food preparation area clean glass surfaces maintain personal hygiene standards when cleaning vacuum surfaces perform cleaning duties clean household linens handle chemical cleaning agents clean surfaces work ergonomically maintain inventory of cleaning supplies wash the dishes restock toilet facilities' supplies maintain cleaning equipment remove dust clean toilet facilities clean rooms iron textiles wash the laundry make the beds

OPTIONALOptional competences

sort waste clean vehicle exterior carry out pressure washing activities buy groceries lift heavy weights wash vehicles maintain wardrobe feed pets perform outdoor cleaning activities provide dog walking services handle linen in stock clean vehicle interiors maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment supervise children wash costumes

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)