Domestic Cleaner
Domestic Cleaners wash, tidy and organise private residences. They work as live-in aids or on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. They must manage tasks efficiently and have strong attention to detail.
Duties and tasks
- Clean, disinfect and sanitise bathrooms, toilets and kitchens
- Empty and clean out trash bins and recycled materials and dispose of in designated areas
- Execute tasks according to allotted time; prioritise most important areas
- Listen and understand client requests and needs to carry out tasks
- Organise and tidy rooms, cupboards and storage areas as needed or requested
- Provide detailed cleaning including dusting and polishing furniture, removing stains and cleaning hard-to-reach areas
- Vacuum, sweep, wax and mop various types of floors
Skills required
- Communication Skills
- Excellent Organisational Skills
- Physical Fitness
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Time Management
Working conditions
Domestic Cleaners work mainly inside private residences carrying out various cleaning and organisational tasks. They may work for the same patron daily as a live-in or out domestic cleaner, or travel to different residences daily based on schedule.
Professional associations / Industry information
CPSISC represents the workforce training and skills development needs of the construction and property services industries
Service Skills Australia
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