Maid

Maids can find below useful information about pay scale, different types of services, experience, and steps to apply for jobs.

Definition

Maid performs various household tasks and other assigned areas of home by householder. The work responsibility of a Maid includes laundry, ironing, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, cleaning furniture, grocery shopping, and caring for household pets. The most common services are meal prep, one-time or move-in / move-out cleaning, and other daily chores.

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Maid can provide following services

  • Housekeeping
  • Ironing clothes
  • Preparing food per dietary restrictions
  • Laundry Assistance
  • Elderly care
  • Oversight children’s activities
  • Run household errands
  • Full-time or hourly care
  • First Aid Assistance

What are the steps to find Maid jobs?

To become a Maid, please see below steps:
  • Create a Maid profile.
  • Fill out your information.
  • Build your work schedule.
  • Apply to jobs.
  • Get paid directly from clients.

What is the pay range for Maid?

Maids pay scale is $15-25 per hour depends on work responsibility, time duration, and special care if needed for seniors or children. Householders pay an average $1000/month for part-time job on Care4s.

Do I need experience to become a Maid?

Maid do not require previous experience but willing to learn the daily living activities and tasks. In addition, you can handle emergency situations, special care needs, and mobility assistance if needed. Successful Maids have the following skills:

  • Honesty, flexibility, and reliability.
  • Perform daily household tasks.
  • Attention to details.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Communicate effectively.

Additional Certification or skills Nanny can have but not required are as follows:

What does it take to be an expert?

It needs a thorough understanding of daily household tasks, daily care activities for seniors or children to provide a clean, healthy, and safe environment. This will lead to become a successful or an “expert” Maid:

  • Eager to learn (E) – The best Maid quickly learn their daily routine such as meal prep, cleaning, laundering etc. In addition, Maid should know additional tasks of organizing specific areas such as closet, pantry or laundry room, and basement if required.
  • Expectations (XP) – Ask the householder their expectations, this will help you to understand the daily task that needs to be performed while on the job. Also, please do ask about their key priorities that require immediate attention, and logistics such as laundry detergent, food items, and cleaning supplies.
  • Emergency (E) – Householders can have emergencies and require special attention to their property, family members or pet. Always have their contact information, and back-up emergency contact details.
  • Recognize comfort level (R) – Prior starting job, it is highly recommended to schedule meet & greet meeting to make sure you’re comfortable with client. This will help you to have a smooth transition.
  • Thinking forward (T) – Good approach to householder with positive attitude will go a long way. Think ahead of their likes and dislikes to build trust in them.

Are you interested in becoming a Maid? Create your Maid profile now on Care4s.