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Performs any combination of following duties to maintain private home clean and orderly, to cook and serve meals, and to render personal services to family members: Plans meals and purchases foodstuffs and household supplies. Prepares and cooks vegetables, meats, and other foods according to employer’s instructions or following own methods. Serves meals and refreshments. Washes dishes and cleans silverware. Oversees activities of children, assisting them in dressing and bathing. Cleans furnishings, floors, and windows, using vacuum cleaner, mops, broom, cloths, and cleaning solutions. Changes linens and makes beds. Washes linens and other garments by hand or machine, and mends and irons clothing, linens, and other household articles, using hand iron or electric ironer. Answers telephone and doorbell. Feeds pets.

Personality Traits


Helpful: You always keep an eye out for what other people need.

Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

Salary and Education


How much does a General House Worker make?

Nationally: $16,000 – $30,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor





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