Housekeeper (husband), domestic helper
かせいふ（おっと）、かじてつだい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Domestic Life Support Service Occupations
- Minor : Housekeepers and Domestic Helpers
Summary
Housekeepers (husbands), domestic helpers are occupations that take over and support general daily housework such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry in homes or private residences, maintaining a comfortable living environment.
Description
Housekeepers (husbands), domestic helpers are job types that handle a wide range of housework including cleaning, laundry, cooking, ironing, shopping proxy, and organizing within the home. They work through dispatch companies or personal contracts, providing services tailored to the client's lifestyle and requests. Communication skills and time management abilities are required, and it is important to build trust while carrying out tasks with attention to safety and hygiene. In addition to housework, they may also support the elderly or children, requiring flexible対応.
Future Outlook
Due to the aging population with fewer children and the increase in dual-income households, the demand for housework support services is expected to continue expanding, with stable market growth anticipated.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Clean and tidy appearance / Empathetic / Meticulous and orderly / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Housework proxy service staff (dispatch) → Housework manager/coordinator → Senior housekeeper (husband) → Housework proxy business entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Basic cooking / Cleaning and organizing / Communication skills / Hygiene management knowledge / Laundry / Time management skills
Recommended Skills
Basic caregiving knowledge / Cleaning equipment operation / Food education knowledge / Nutrition knowledge / Organizing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible対応 is required because the environment and requests differ depending on the client. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to pay attention to small dirt and details of organizing. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to accurately understand the client's requests and respond flexibly. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and carrying heavy loads. |
| Planning & Organization | To efficiently handle multiple housework tasks in limited time. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Housework involves a lot of routine work and little advanced analytical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple shopping amount calculations are needed, no advanced quantitative analysis required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is often done individually. |
Related Qualifications
- Dietary life advisor
- Housekeeper skills certification
- Organizing and storage advisor
Aliases
- Housekeeper
- Housework proxy
- Housework proxy staff
Related Jobs
- Babysitter
- Care helper
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- Nanny