How You Could Answer. "A good housekeeper not only possesses knowledge of cleaning procedures and materials, but is also reliable, detail oriented, well organized, a good communicator, and able to learn from constructive criticism. These are all skills and qualities that I would bring to the job."
7S of Good Housekeeping is an expanded version of 5S of Good Housekeeping. 7S stands for sort, systematize, sweep, standardize, safety, self-discipline and sustain.
Housekeeping is not just cleanliness. It includes keeping work areas neat and orderly, maintaining halls and floors free of slip and trip hazards, and removing of waste materials (e.g., paper, cardboard) and other fire hazards from work areas.
Tell me about yourself? SUGGESTED ANSWER: “I am a hard-working, conscientious and loyal employee whose work is very important to me. Outside of my work, I have a family to support and I understand the only way I will get to provide for them long-term, is to be a professional and competent Housekeeper.
The second most common hard skill for a housekeeper is cleanliness appearing on 13.8% of resumes. The third most common housekeeper skill is patients on 8.8% of resumes. Three common housekeeper soft skills are interpersonal skills, mechanical skills and physical strength.
Many aspects of a cleaner's role require practical cleaning skills, such as: Attention to detail. Understanding of how to handle cleaning products safely, including harsh chemicals. Numeracy skills to measure cleaning fluids.
The management concept of “5S” is promoted for good housekeeping practice in workplaces, which includes five complementary principles of “Organisation”, “Neatness”, “Cleanliness”, “Standisation” and “Discipline”.
General— (1) Walls: should be clean and free of dirt, grease, holes, cobwebs, and fingerprints. (2) Floors: should be clean, clear, dry and free of hazards. (3) Ceilings: should be clean and free of cobwebs. (4) Windows: should be clean and not nailed shut.
Housekeepers are responsible for cleaning and reporting any safety hazards to the homeowner or manager in charge. They must complete tasks like vacuuming, sweeping, emptying trash cans, dusting shelves, cleaning windows, and mopping floors. Some Housekeepers change linens, wash dishes, and do light ironing and laundry.
The basic concept can be divided into domestic housekeeping, for private households, and institutional housekeeping for commercial and other institutions providing shelter or lodging, such as hotels, resorts, inns, boarding houses, dormitories, hospitals and prisons.
Consistency. To be successful in the cleaning business, you need to have high standards, and confidently and easily excel them every time. Being an outstanding cleaner means that everyone knows they can rely on you to do a consistently gleaming job, and that you'll never miss a spot.
What are the skills and responsibilities of a cleaner?
Cleaning, stocking and supplying designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc) Performing and documenting routine inspection and maintenance activities. Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects.
