Housekeeping Attendant

Aliases: Housekeeper, Housekeeping Cleaner

Industry/Sector(s): Tourism and Hospitality

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Housekeeping Attendant is expected to perform include:

Identifying housekeeping requirements
Adapting correct procedures for housekeeping work
Cleaning the property and common areas by sweeping, mopping, wiping, etc.
Completing assigned housekeeping tasks
Monitoring and maintaining cleanliness and tidiness at the workplace

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individual usually works for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. The organization or institution remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, primary education
Certified training for Housekeeping Attendant (Manual Cleaning) (programme aligned to THC/Q0203 released by Tourism and Hospitality Indian Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of housekeeping standards required at the workplace
Well-versed with site layouts and obstacles
Proficient in inspecting a work area to decide what cleaning it needs and the best way of carrying it out
Knowledge of the various levels of personal hygiene and the importance of maintaining them during work
Well-versed with storage, service and upkeep procedure for housekeeping equipment and consumables
Proficient in cleaning the work area in the correct sequence
Knowledge of the types of containers in which to put dust and debris
Well-versed with types of problems one might come across while cleaning toilets and the ways to deal with it
Proficient in effective cleaning that helps with infection control

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Physically fit
Good communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Service-oriented

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

For further guidance, contact your nearest Common Service Centre or Contact NCS Call Centre (Toll Free Number: 1800-425-1514)

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6b_c6UtgsU

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ^{1, 4, 5}

Housekeeping Attendant (Manual Cleaning) → Room Attendant → Housekeeping Supervisor → Housekeeping Manager → Executive Housekeeper → Hotel Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience – Rs 8,000 to Rs 16,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 1 year experience as Housekeeping Trainee is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Hotels and motels
Restaurants
Cruise liners
Travel agencies

KEYWORDS

Housekeeping Aide
Housekeeping Assistant
Housekeeping Staff
Housekeeper

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	5151.0201	Housekeeping Attendant (Manual Cleaning)
ISCO 2008	5151	Cleaning and Housekeeping Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and Other Establishments
NIC 2008	81210	General cleaning of buildings
QP Reference	THC/Q 0203	Housekeeping Attendant (Manual Cleaning)
NSQF	Level 2	Not available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.nsdcindia.org/
2	http://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Housekeeping-Attendant-Mahindra-Holidays-Resorts-India-Ltd--Pune-0-to-2-years-040616000370?src=jobsearchDeskJD&sid=14698211456955&xp=7&qp=housekeeping%20attendant&srcPage=s
4	www.nsdcindia.org/sites/
5	www.nsdcindia.org/sites/

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