How to find a good housekeeper

What is a housekeeper?

Housekeepers are employed to keep an establishment clean and orderly. The role is usually flexible, so it can expand to include a wide range of maintenance and organizational tasks depending on the employer’s requirements. Some housekeepers are also responsible for cooking, minor maintenance, gardening, and more.

Aren’t housekeepers just for big hotels?

While they are a major employer of housekeepers, the role is by no means exclusive to hotels. Anywhere that requires cleaning, from hospitality venues to commercial workplaces, can use a housekeeper. Many small businesses will employ housekeepers on a part-time basis to keep their establishments clean without having to bring on a full-time member of staff.

What does an average workday look like?

Here are a few things most housekeepers can expect to be responsible for:

●  Washing windows

●  Making beds

●  Laundering clothes and/or furnishings

●  Dusting and polishing furniture and/or room fixtures

●  Operating cleaning equipment

●  Disposing of waste

●  Keeping track of and ordering cleaning supplies

●  Reporting damaged items and requesting or organizing repairs/replacements

How has COVID-19 changed the job?

This has been a challenging time for housekeepers. On the one hand, the value of housekeepers has never been more apparent. New rules surrounding sanitation in public spaces has meant that housekeepers have been given extra responsibilities to prevent spreading the virus, leading some companies to bring on more housekeeping staff to manage the increased workload.

On the other hand, housekeepers normally employed in private residences have been unable to return to work with lockdown and stay-at-home restrictions in place. Many private housekeepers are looking to use their skills to pursue commercial opportunities in public venues.

What key skills should I be looking for?

Here are some of the key skills a good housekeeper should have:

●  Customer service

●  Flexibility

●  Organization

●  Inventory management

●  Attention to detail

●  Prioritization and time management

●  Independence

Where can I hire a housekeeper?

Hiring a housekeeper is easier than ever. Demand for sanitized spaces is high and the supply of experienced housekeepers is too. Register now to post your job and start hiring!