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Today I worked with a client who had trouble seeing tasks through to the end. When I started to peel away at the layers, I realized that one of the main issues was having no clear next step. So, for example, if you need to hire a housekeeper, what would be the next step in hiring one? Maybe it's defining what areas need cleaning, or having a discussion with your spouse, or finding 3 potential housekeepers to call. Without a clear next step, the task seems daunting and you won't progress. We spent a bit of time creating some next steps in a few tasks that were important to ensure progress. #onetozenorganizing #breatheincalmbreatheoutclutter #taskmanagement #mindfulorganizer #declutteryourlife #youbeyou #neurodiversitysupport

Unlock the Secret to a Spotless Team: Your Guide to Crafting the Perfect House Cleaner Job Description Creating the ideal house cleaner job description is more than ticking boxes; it's about painting a picture of your company's ethos and the value you place on every team member. Key Points: ⭐ A clear role summary sets the stage for what's expected and the impact the right candidate will have. ⭐ Detail specific responsibilities and qualifications to attract candidates who meet your standards of excellence. ⭐ Transparent information on working hours and compensation helps align expectations. ⭐ Showcasing your company culture can draw in applicants who fit right in. Looking for the secret ingredient to build your dream cleaning crew? 🌟 Our comprehensive guide and free template are your first steps to finding the perfect match: https://bit.ly/4cvr2IV Transform your hiring process and welcome your next star cleaner with confidence. #Maidprofit #HiringTips #CleaningBusiness #JobDescriptionTemplate

This is about companies (in this case it is a long-term care home here in Edmonton) and this person emailed me (twice today!) about a part-time Housekeeping Aide position I had applied for. I should add that I had applied for this position a YEAR ago through Indeed- as I keep a record in a scribbler of all the job positions I have/had applied for, it shows February 21st of 2023! This makes me question why this care home is now contacting me, all these months later, for a job I had almost completely forgotten about. (the job scribbler is to help jog my memory in case it takes a while for the company to get back to me about a position). Does this not mean that this company has been having high employee turnover, which to me is a BAD sign, and are now just a month before the Christmas holidays, desperate to hire someone for a position and are going through old applications?! I replied back to this person saying: 'I will have to think about this, as I keep a record of all of the job positions I have applied for and I know that I had applied for this part-time Housekeeping Aide position LAST year on February 21st of 2023. This is a very long time to hear back from an employer. I have been sick the past few weeks here at home (as has my spouse who just returned back to work this past Monday) and I also have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, so this week is not good for me to schedule an interview. Plus I require public transportation and am limited for bus tickets/bus fare due to our financial constraints.' Plus, not that I feel I need to inform them, but this is awfully short notice to be emailing me and inquiring about setting up an interview. Perhaps I may have other plans and am busy?! This company took 9 months to get back to me, so either they are rather inconsiderate and thoughtless about their candidates potential change of mind not considering the thought that they have long since moved on and accepted a job position with someone else, or they or HR don't have their 's---' together and are very disorganized. 🙄 Anyone have thoughts? 🤔

The Pros and Cons of Blended or Hybrid Roles In the Private Service Industry Hiring fewer staff members to manage the property and lifestyles of today’s HNW and UHNW families has become trendy, which is only sometimes to the benefit of the Principal(s) or the Private Service Professional (PSP). Ideally, each residence is staffed with specific individuals who serve specific needs and fulfill specific tasks. In some instances, it becomes necessary to assign a few non-traditional duties to a staff member’s job description. Such assignments should not be taken lightly and should be temporary (i.e., the Housekeeper is on vacation, so the Nanny takes over the cleaning of the children’s rooms in the house, the Chef cleans the kitchen, and the Estate Manager cleans the bathrooms and master suite.) These temporary assignments are less than ideal, as they take away time and focus from the PSP’s titled role but are manageable for a short time. However, should that Housekeeper fall ill while on vacation and may be out sick for several weeks, a temporary Housekeeper should be hired to fill the gap. Read More: https://lnkd.in/edrquXQR #PrivateService #PrivateServiceAlliance #PrivateServiceIndustry #EstateManager #HouseManager #PersonalAssistant #ExecutiveAssistant #Buter #Nanny #NewbornCare #YachtCaptain #YachtCrew #Housekeeper #CloseProtection #PrivateChef #PersonalChef #PrivatePilot Bonnie Low-Kramen, Thomas Kaufmann, Starla Smith Daniel Wood, Christopher P. Ramey, Anthony Barlow, Charles MacPherson, Jennifer Laurence, Tonya Sakowicz

There’s no denying how much of a difference hiring a housekeeper can make to your home and family life. But what makes a great housekeeper? If you’re considering hiring a housekeeper to help run your household, discover the qualities to look for in this article: https://bit.ly/3Uq3mNZ #Housekeeper #HousekeeperAgency

Why should we pay attention to housekeeping at work? Few weeks ago Nurse B a Perioperative Nurse went to work in high spirit ready to take on the days task. On taking over the shift and going round the theater noticed that the instruments used by the previous shift was left unwashed soaked in a bowl. She decided to wash and autoclave the instruments in readiness for the next use. Immediately she dipped her hands into the bowl she felt a sharp pain in her hands she quickly withdrew her hands only to discover that she had cut two of her fingers. The cut was from the scaple blade still mounted on the holder soaked along side the other instruments. she was rushed to the emergency room to get her wound treated when the previous team where asked why they said they forgot. this accident could have been avoided if one person had taken time to do proper housekeeping. Housekeeping is not just cleanliness. It includes keeping work areas neat and orderly, maintaining halls and floors free of slip and trip hazards, and removing of waste materials and other fire hazards from work areas. Effective housekeeping can help control or eliminate workplace hazards. Poor housekeeping practices frequently contribute to incidents. If the sight of paper, debris, clutter and spills is accepted as normal, then other more serious hazards may be taken for granted. Good housekeeping is also a basic part of incident and fire prevention. Effective housekeeping is a continuous operation: not a one-time or hit-and-miss cleanup. Housekeeping is best carried out before during and after each task for it to be effective. some benefits of good housekeeping practices include: 💥 Fewer tripping and slipping incidents in clutter-free and spill-free work areas 💥 Decreased fire hazards 💥 Lower worker exposures to hazardous products 💥 Better control of tools and materials, and improved productivity (as tools and materials will be easy to find) 💥 Better hygienic conditions leading to improved health and more efficient equipment cleanup and maintenance 💥 Improved morale

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Healthcare housekeeping manpower When determining the necessary manpower for housekeeping tasks in a hospital, it's vital to consider the total square footage of all areas to be cleaned, encompassing outpatient clinics, diagnostics, patient rooms, operating theaters, ICUs, as well as common areas internally (such as corridors) and externally (like parking areas, roads, lobby, rooftop, etc.). The number of toilets and elevators requiring cleaning should also be factored in. Moreover, the frequency of cleaning significantly affects the required manpower. Increasing cleaning frequency can lead to a variation of 10 to 20% in required manpower. Understanding the area coverage a person can clean is crucial for planning. For instance, one housekeeping staff member can cover approximately 1500 to 2000 square feet per hour in critical areas, while in common areas, coverage may range from 2500 to 4000 square feet per person per hour. Considering the strenuous nature of housekeeping work, it's unrealistic to expect staff to operate at full capacity for a full 8-hour shift. The maximum output within an 8-hour shift shall be around 6 hours. Manpower requirements are usually calculated for 24/7 coverage, aggregating across all three shifts. Additionally, it's prudent to account for 20% to 25% leave coverage in the manpower calculation. References providing useful information on housekeeping manpower thumb rules include Kayakalp and the WHO Manual from December 2020.

From attention to detail and reliability to discretion and flexibility, there are a number of things you should look for when hiring a housekeeper to help with the smooth running of your household. We’ve shared the most important ones in this blog post: https://bit.ly/3Uq3mNZ #Housekeeper #HousekeepingTempAgency

If you’ve made the decision to hire a housekeeper to help with the running of your home, you might be wondering what it is that makes a great housekeeper. From organisation and time management to reliability, we’ve rounded up what to look for in a housekeeper here: https://bit.ly/3Uq3mNZ #Housekeeper #Housekeeping