What does a Home Cleaner do?
A Home Cleaner is responsible for cleaning various areas of a client’s home. They are typically light-duty Cleaners responsible for sweeping, mopping, washing, and polishing floors. They are employed either as individuals or part of a team to keep a home in its best condition. Home Cleaners may be part-time, full-time, or contract employees with a hiring organization.
A Home Cleaner typically works standard nine-to-five hours in Canada. However, you can employ them to clean homes on weekends and holidays. They provide most of their cleaning services while standing, so must be comfortable working on their feet for long periods.
Home Cleaner skills and qualifications
Home Cleaners must look and behave professionally. A successful candidate must have prerequisite skills and qualifications to excel at their job, such as:
- Keen attention to details in a home
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Time management skills to perform their duties and responsibilities efficiently
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and practices on the job
- Ability to work independently or in a team of other Cleaners
Home Cleaner experience requirements
A Home Cleaner must have residential cleaning experience to perform their duties and responsibilities effectively. When going through resumes, look for applicants with at least a year of experience in a similar role.
Home Cleaners must be familiar with how to use various cleaning tools, products, and equipment. Understanding best practices for cleaning a home is key. Knowledge of waste management practices is also important.
Home Cleaners must be familiar with the safety standards of a home. Other experience requirements depend on the homeowner’s request or your organization’s needs.
Home Cleaner education and training requirements
A Home Cleaner is expected to have a high school diploma or GED. A successful Home Cleaner sometimes has their own relevant training certificates, but on-the-job training is often provided as well.
Other education and training requirements depend on your organization or agency’s needs and homeowner’s requests.
Home Cleaner salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, average pay for a Home Cleaner in Canada is $17.46 per hour. Rates vary depending on the hiring company, its location, the applicant’s experience level, and the scope of the Home Cleaner’s work.
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