Household helper
おてつだい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Domestic Life Support Service Occupations
- Minor : Housekeepers and Domestic Helpers
Summary
A profession that supports daily household chores such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, and shopping assistance in response to requests from households or individuals.
Description
Household helpers visit clients' homes or residences to perform general household chores including cleaning, laundry, cooking, shopping assistance, and tidying up. Service contents, time, and frequency vary widely according to the client's needs, aiming to reduce housework burden and improve quality of life. Building trust relationships is important, and attention is required when handling privacy and household items. In recent years, demand has increased due to the rise in dual-income households and in-home support needs for the elderly.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected as in-home support needs from dual-income households and elderly households expand.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Considerate / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract work / Dispatch / Freelance / Part-time / Part-time job
Career Path
Home help staff (part-time job) → Full-time housekeeper → Freelance home help → Home help service operation
Required Skills
Cleaning skills / Cooking basics / Laundry / Tidying up
Recommended Skills
Food hygiene knowledge / Home help training / Household service management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is required for small dirt and handling household items. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is carrying heavy loads and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it focuses on practical work rather than complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it mainly involves routine tasks and creativity is not essential. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analysis is hardly required. |
Aliases
- Home help service
- Housekeeper
- Housework helper
Related Jobs
- Babysitter
- Elderly care helper
- Home help staff
- Housekeeper