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Domestic services staff

Domestic services staff work at different levels, including domestic services assistant, supervisor and manager.

A domestic services assistant (or domestic assistant) carries out the cleaning which can include include:

  • dusting
  • using spray cleaners
  • cleaning hard floors with mops or electric floor cleaners
  • using vacuum cleaners or carpet cleaners
  • cleaning toilet and bathroom areas
  • routine cleaning which needs to be done on a daily or weekly basis as well as emergencies such as spills.
  • regular, planned deep cleaning on a monthly or annual basis.