Domestic Help Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Domestic Help includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment
- Sweep, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and other floor-cleaning equipment
- Lift and move lightweight objects and equipment
- Clean rooms, hallways, and other living or work areas
- Change sheets and towels; make beds; and wash, fold, and iron clothes
- Vacuum rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture
- Empty wastebaskets and take trash to disposal areas
- Replenish supplies, such as soap and toilet paper
- Clean and polish windows, walls, and woodwork
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Domestic Help duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Domestic Help roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.