Domestic personnel see to the needs of residents of hostels, hotels, residences, children's homes and old age homes.
Domestic assistants work long hours and the duties are mainly routine. They often start work very early each morning. Their duties include: preparation and serving meals, washing up crockery etc. and cleaning the kitchen, collecting and washing soiled linen, mending and keeping a record of sheets, pillowcases, curtains and towels.
Satisfying Aspects
- maintaining a clean and healthy environment for others
- job opportunities
Demanding aspects
- routine and sometimes dirty work
- demanding or unfair employers and/or guests
- doing physically tiring and exhausting work
Requirements
A domestic assistant should:
- be responsible;
- be willing to take orders;
- be physically fit and healthy;
- be reliable and honest;
- be friendly.
School Subjects
Grade 8 Certificate.
Compulsory Subjects: None
Recommended Subjects: Consumer Studies
Training
Experience and knowledge are gained through in-service training.
Short courses in first-aid and food preparation are valuable.
Employer
- Schools
- University and universities of technology residences
- Youth and other hostels
- Children's homes
- Homes for the aged
- Hotels
Contact
Any of the above potential employers