Sample AUK Training Material ( General Housekeeping )

Translated from the Bahasa / Tagalog Version            

Kitchen

à        Cleaning and storage of fresh food and vegetable after marketing

à        Thawing of food from fridge for the day’s meals

à        Preparation of breakfast /lunch/ dinner (optional).   Use of stove, rice cooker, micro wave oven to prepare meals. Bear in mind safety precaution.

à        Setting the table for meals

Laundry

·        Use of washing machine (amount of detergent / softener to use and where to put them)

·        Sort out clothes to be hand washed / washed separately. Also which ones to hang / fold

·        Wash kid school shoes

·        Replace missing buttons and simple mending

·        Use of iron (which dials for different fabrics)

Housekeeping

à        Cleaning of floors with vacuum cleaner, mop, etc.

à        Dusting of furniture, table tops and shelves.

à        Making beds / changing of sheets and pillow cases.

à        Tidying kitchen shelves and cupboards

à        Cleaning of window doors grilles

à        Washing car

à        Watering plants

General

·        Safety: Not to let strangers into the house, If unsure, check with Employer

·        Telephone calls: Taking messages / time limit of the calls she makes or receives