How to Train for Housekeeping
Becoming a housekeeper requires more than just mastering the basics of cleaning. Learning on the job is usually the best way to train for a career in housekeeping. A cleaning service will educate a housekeeper on what cleaning materials to use as well as how to avoid potential problems on the job.
- Contact a housekeeping service that interests you and ask if the company is currently hiring new employees. Obtain a job application and complete the form. Leave the application with the service and if they hire you find out what training you need to complete before you start.
- Most housekeeping services require a new employee to initially work in tandem with a housekeeper who has experience. Pay attention to how the veteran housekeeper goes about accomplishing tasks. Take notes regarding cleaning chemicals, tools the housekeeper uses, and the order of the tasks you will be completing.
- Make a good impression during your first few days on the job by going above and beyond your duties. Thank the other housekeeper for taking the time to explain something to you. Maintain a positive attitude and always be friendly, especially when the homeowner is on the premises.
- Ask questions to help speed up your progress. Not only will this help you gain favor with the company by showing a willingness to work, it will accelerate your learning curve. Review your notes daily and start to formulate a game plan for when you are cleaning a house by yourself.
- Show initiative by requesting to work on your own after two or three tandem sessions. Do not wait for the owner of the service to ask you if you are ready to clean by yourself. Working alone will help you learn how to accomplish your cleaning tasks more efficiently and free up the other housekeeper to bring in more revenue to the business.