Try and explain the difference between a char and a housekeeper
A housekeeper would most likely be more important than a secretary
A charwoman (also chargirl, charlady or char) is an old-fashioned occupational term, referring to a paid part-time worker who comes into a house or other building to clean it for a few hours of a day or week, as opposed to a maid, who usually lives as part of the household within the structure of domestic service.
What are the duties and responsibilities of a housekeeper?
* To ensure a home is kept organised, clean and tidy
* Keep on top of the laundry, ironing and wardrobe management
* Cooking
* Running errands and organising the home
* Driving (do the necessary shopping and school runs etc.)
* Deal with the tradesmen that may come to the house and oversee their work
* Specialist skills, such as care of a couture wardrobe or antiques and other artefacts
* Pet care
What skills do you need to be a good housekeeper?
* The ability to spot what needs doing in a home
* Creating systems if and when needed and/or maintaining them
* Time management
* Attention to detail
* Product/fabric/surface knowledge
