Our daily lives are filled with all kinds of tasks and responsibilities. Pick up the groceries, drop the kids off, go to work, fit in a workout – it goes on. Sometimes, fitting in housekeeping can be a challenge. For seniors especially, there are unique needs when it comes to housekeeping. It’s normal to slow as we age and to need assistance around the home. In older age there are health problems that reduce the kind or amount of activities a person can do. For example a sore back or an injured limb can prevents a senior from bending down or using cleaning equipment properly.
Housekeeping for seniors is an excellent option for this type of assistance. Housekeeping services maintain a senior’s independence to remain living in their own home surrounded by friends and family by taking care of housekeeping duties. In addition, some housekeepers are also qualified caregivers and can provide additional services such as cooking, clothing, bathing, medication reminders and more.
Housekeeping duties:
Generally, a housekeeping service works closely with the client to determine types of duties to be performed and the schedule. Duties could be completed on a daily, weekly or even monthly basis depending on the client’s needs. Housekeepers are fully trained and are insured by the company, so you don’t need to worry about safety or insurance issues. Duties performed include:
- Vacuuming
- Changing bed linens
- Doing laundry, washing and drying
- Cleaning the washrooms, mirrors, replenishing bathroom supplies
- Floor cleaning, sweeping and mopping
- Emptying the trash cans and cleaning air vents
- Dusting furnishings and flat surfaces
- Cleaning countertops, ovens and stoves
- Wiping down kitchen appliances
- Polishing silverware
- Organizing closets and cupboards
A housekeeper will also report potential maintenance issues or safety hazards to the management.
Skills required:
Housekeepers must be independent, organized, personable and responsible. They have to follow a specific set of directions and a schedule. They work with cleaning chemicals and need to be trained to use them properly to avoid injury. Coordination is also required to complete several activities within a given time period. The work must be thorough and attention to detail is essential. Experience with house cleaning tools, such as vacuums and washing machines, is needed as well as familiarity with cleaning and disinfecting materials. In addition housekeepers should be in good physical shape as they are on their feet a lot and need to lift and carry cleaning supplies.
How to find excellent housekeeping for seniors:
We make it easy, give us a call and we will get things organized. We will consider what type of services you need according to your budget.