House Help

The responsibilities of a house help include maintaining cleanliness and order in the home. She is responsible for daily sweeping, mopping, dusting furniture, making beds, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, and disposing of trash. She washes dishes, cleans the kitchen after cooking, and arranges groceries. In laundry, she washes, dries, irons and folds clothes and keeps them organized. In the kitchen, she assists in cooking or cooks simple meals as agreed. If there are children, she helps bathe, dress, feed them and supervises them when parents are busy. She may also run small errands like buying items from the market. She should take good care of household items, report any faults like leaking taps or faulty appliances, and receive visitors politely. She is expected to be punctual, respectful, honest and maintain confidentiality about the family.

A good house help needs practical and personal skills. She should have good cleaning skills, knowledge of laundry, ironing, and proper use of appliances like a washing machine and gas cooker. Basic cooking skills, food hygiene, and ability to follow instructions are important. She needs time management, organization, and attention to detail. Honesty, respect, confidentiality, and good communication are essential. She should be physically fit, patient especially with children, and able to handle pressure. Basic literacy, numeracy for market errands, and personal hygiene complete the profile.