In this busy life, working women is hard to keep their homes clean and all set. As there is no magical power to take off dirty dishes and to wash up clothes, hiring a housekeeper can be the best solution to all of that. A housekeeper is still in demand. Let's take a look at the requirements and the way to apply for this job.

A Housekeeper's Job Application:

It happens in newspapers, to find an announcement stating that housekeepers are wanted. Although this job does not require so many terms and conditions, the housekeeping field is not accessible to everyone. That's why gone are the days when a housekeeper announcement used to be posted in newspapers. Getting a housekeeping job can be in two different ways:

-Checking online offers for housekeeping jobs.

-Contacting agencies or offices specialized in recruiting housekeepers.

As the second option is the most common one, here is the list of requirements of joining the agency:

-Submitting a CV/ Resume in the agency.

For immigrants, there are other conditions based on preparing a set of documents:

-a copy of the applicant's passport.

-applying for a green card

- a medical checkup is proving that the applicant has no contagious disease.

 A House Keeper's Job Description:

Nowadays, a housekeeper is not only working for rich people. Even middle-class families are supplying housekeeping services, especially when they have a profound cleansing occasion. A housekeeper is usually a woman who can be from another nationality and whose primary job is keeping the house clean. As many offices and agencies supply people with cleaning services, a housekeeper can be paid per hour, day or month, depending on the condition of work and the client's demands. A housekeeper job description includes details about the applicant's skills, the applicant's personal qualities, and the schedule. Some descriptions are requesting a live-in housekeeper. Let's take a look at the major requirements for the job:

-Age: a housekeeper should not be an under aged person. The UK government is against child labor or forcing children into professional exploitation.

-Citizenship or green card: a housekeeper should work under legal conditions.

-A medical report: a housekeeper should have no health issue or contagious disease.

-Being honest and discreet: Many people want an honest and loyal housekeeper who should not reveal their life details. When hiring a housekeeper, some celebrities put a condition of not taking pictures of their own house and revealing it to people. A housekeeper should pledge employers to stick to particular arrangements. These arrangements should be put in a contract so that a housekeeper does not cross personal privacy rules. 

Housekeeper requirements differ from one customer to another. Some people want a housekeeper's services once or twice a week. That's why a housekeeper can work for many families. Others wish to a live-in housekeeper or hire a group of maids and servants, depending on the wealth level. Housekeepers can also work in the public sector and get a pension after leaving the service. A housekeeper can join the public cleaning staff, operating in hotels, schools, hospitals, banks, and many other departments.

Tasks and Roles:

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-Cleaning the kitchen: a housekeeper should wash dishes or use the dishwasher and keep the sink clean.

-Cleaning the floor: a housekeeper should know how to wipe.

-Taking care of pets: a housekeeper should feed pets or take a dog for a walk.

-Following the etiquettes of serving people, or setting the table in luxurious houses. 

-Getting Garbage outside the house. 

Terms and Conditions:

-Availability: a housekeeper should be available to work under demand, be it in the morning, evening, or late at night. Housekeepers who work for night shifts usually do not operate in the family house. They work in places that are open 24 hours a day, such as airports, hospitals, stationary places, etc..

-hygiene: a housekeeper should be immaculate and usually has her uniform or wears an apron for work.

-punctuality: a housekeeper should be present on time.

A housekeeper can be interviewed before receiving the job details.

Skills Required in a Housekeeper:

- Manual skills: a housekeeper should know how to master cleaning machines and which product works for the cleaning process..

-Organization skills: a housekeeper should be a very organized person. It is also recommended that a housekeeper organizes bed sheets and pillows and keep cleansing products far from children.

- Attention: a housekeeper should be very cautious while mixing cleansing products. Some products are very abrasive and do not mix with others.

-Ability to work under pressure: a housekeeper should be a very patient person. She should know how to handle multiple tasks and finish work at the proper time.

A Housekeeper's Salary

A housekeeper is paid depending on the work schedule, place, and service nature (public or private).

A maid who works daily can make up to £20,307 per year.

A housekeeper who works on weekly sessions earns up to £20,100.

A live-in housekeeper makes up to £18,600 per year.