Entry Level Qualification 

8

Career Fields 

Hospitality, Tourism & Transport Services

For Specially Abled 

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Career Entrance Exam 

NCHM JEE UG

About Career 

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be involved in a range of housekeeping activities at hotels, resorts, guest houses, serviced apartments, hospitals, residences of wealthy people, offices, shopping complexes and other facilities which are used by a large number of people.

Housekeeping activities entail – cleaning rooms, arranging beds, changing linens, dusting of furniture, curtains and carpets; organizing various materials at rooms such as arranging flowers in the flower vases, arranging items on writing tables; cleaning floors, living areas, kitchen and other areas; cleaning toilets, cleaning floors, sweeping gardens, and so on. In some facilities, you will also do the laundry using washing machines.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be performing all or some of the following roles and responsibilities:

1. Need to sweep, scrub, and mop floors of the rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, etc.

2. Need to empty and clean trash containers and then dispose of the trash in a sanitary manner.

3. You will be changing linen and making beds on a daily basis along with tidying up bedrooms and living rooms.

4. Need to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies by using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.

5. You will be doing dusting and polishing of furniture.

6. Ensure cleaning of wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers and wiping down glass surfaces is properly done.

7. You will be replenishing supplies, such as linens and bathroom items.

8. Need to operate mechanized cleaning equipment and maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.

Career Entry Pathway 

Class 5 in school – Obtain NSQF Level 2 Qualification in Housekeeping Assistant (Manual Cleaning)

After class 5 in school, you can obtain NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 2 Qualification in Housekeeping Assistant (Manual Cleaning) from any vocational institute or other similar institutes.

Class 5 in school – Obtain an NSQF Level 3 Qualification in Hospitality Assistant – Work opportunities as Housekeeping Assistants/Attendants

After class 5 in school and attaining at least 14 years of age, you can undertake a training program for 520 hours in an ITI or other vocational institutions approved by NCVT (National Council of Vocational Education) in the trade of Hospitality Assistant.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies – Class 11-12 with English Core & any subject combination as per scheme of studies – Apply for Diploma in Housekeeping Operations – Work opportunities as Housekeeping Assistants/Attendants

After completing class 12 in any stream with English Core, you can apply for Diploma in Housekeeping Operations from any vocational institution or other similar institutions.

Class 8 in school - Obtain an NSQF Level 2 Qualification in Housekeeping Attendant / Obtain an NSQF Level 3 Qualification in Hospitality Assistant – Work for 2 years as a Housekeeping Attendant – Obtain an NSQF Level 4 qualification in Room Attendant – Work opportunities

After completing class 8 in school and obtaining NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 2 qualification in Housekeeping Attendant or NSQF Level 3 qualification in Hospitality Attendant, you need to have work experience of 2 years as a Housekeeping Attendant before obtaining NSQF Level 4 qualification in Room Attendant.

Required Qualification & Competencies 

After completing class 5 in school, you may obtain:

1. NSQF Level 2 Qualification in Housekeeping Assistant (Manual Cleaning)

2. NSQF Level 3 Qualification in Hospitality Assistant

3. After completing class 8 in school and obtaining NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 2 qualification in Housekeeping Attendant or NSQF Level 3 qualification in Hospitality Attendant, you need to have work experience of 2 years as a Housekeeping Attendant before obtaining NSQF Level 4 qualification in Room Attendant.

4. However, after class 11-12 with English Core & any other subject as per scheme of studies, you can apply for Diploma in Housekeeping Operations.

Competencies Required

1. Realistic - You should have interests for Realistic Occupations. Realistic occupations involve more practical and hands-on activities than paperwork or office work. Realistic occupations often involve physical activities for getting things done using various tools and equipment. 

2. Conventional - You should have interests for Conventional Occupations. Conventional occupations involve repetitive and routine tasks as well as fixed processes or procedures for getting things done. These occupations involve working more with data, systems, and procedures and less with ideas or creativity.

3. Physical Stamina - The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

3. Hospitality Services - Knowledge of various principles, processes, tools, and equipment for offering hospitality services to customers. This includes offering various services at hotels, resorts, guest houses, restaurants, etc.

4. Service Orientation - Skills in or a keen interest to help and assist people.

5. Coordination - Skills in working together with other people to get things done.

Career - Job Opportunities & Profiles 

After your NSQF qualifications or Diploma in Hotel Management (Housekeeping), you will get jobs as a Housekeeping Attendant / Housekeeping Assistant in a hotel, resort, guest house, serviced apartment, hospital, corporate office, shopping complexes and other facilities which are used by a large number of people.

Career Growth

From a Housekeeping Assistant / Attendant or similar work opportunities, you may grow become Room Attendant, Floor Supervisor (Housekeeping), Housekeeping Supervisor, etc. But for senior-level jobs, you will need higher qualifications such as NSQF Level 5/6/7 or Post Higher Secondary Diploma in Hotel Management / Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management.

Salary Offered  

1. At the beginning of your career, you may earn about Rs. 5,000 – 8,000 per month.

2. With 3-5 years of experience, you may earn about Rs. 8,000-17,000 or even more per month.

3. With 8-10 years of experience, you may earn about Rs. 20,000 – 40,000 or even more per month.

Monthly Earnings In Indian Rupee 

1. Entry level: 0 - 2 years of work experience

2. Junior Level: From 1 to 12 years of work experience

3. Mid-Level: From 5 to 20+ years of work experience

4. Senior Level: From 10 to 25+ years of work experience (there could be exceptions in some high-end technical, financial, engineering, creative, management, sports, and other careers; also in the near future, people will reach these levels much faster in many careers and in some careers, these levels will have no meaning as those careers will be completely tech skill driven such as even now, there is almost no level in a Cyber Security Expert’s job) 

Famous Personalities 

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Work Activities 

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be involved in some or all the following activities:

1. Performing physical activities - Performing physical activities that require the use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

2. Handling and moving objects and materials - Using hands or otherwise use physical strength to handle and move objects and materials; lift, place, etc.

3. Communicating with co-workers and others - Communicating with people in writing, verbally or otherwise inside your workplace and various other people.

4. Organizing, planning and prioritizing tasks - Planning and organizing tasks in order to achieve work goals; prioritizing tasks to achieve goals and making the best use of the time available.