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Job Descriptions
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| "Domestic
Personnel has been helpful to my family over the last
few years. As we travel extensively we need assistance
with our home and Fiona Newey has supplied two excellent
housekeepers, a house-sitter/pet minder and also a nanny
for our young Grandson. These staff have proven most
energetic and reliable and we can certainly recommend
Fiona Newey for her ability to choose honest and effective
staff."
- Sir Edmund Hillary |
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| "I
have known Fiona for more than 18 years. We have required
domestic support on a number of occasions during that
time and Fiona has always been able to find excellent
nannies and babysitters. She is professional and efficient.
I am pleased to recommend Fiona to others needing help
in the home."
Bridget Wickham: CEO
University of Auckland Development Ltd. |
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| "The
life of a Domestic Personnel franchisee is: Challenging,
Exciting, Frustrating, Never boring. And the most fun
I ever had!"
- Hilary Heron
Domestic Personnel
North Shore |
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| "Mummy
when you go to a meeting again, can I have that nice
babysitter come back? She was fun!"
- Celia M. Age 6 |
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 job descriptions |
Housekeeping/cleaning Checklist
| GENERAL: |
| Vacuum |
Wash
Floors |
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| Special
surface treatments |
Mats |
| Upholstery |
Drapes/Curtains |
| Wet/dry
dusting |
Artwork
care |
| Polishing
wood surfaces |
Cobwebs |
| Bookshelves |
Skirting
boards |
| Light
shades/switches |
Spot
mark walls |
| Wastepaper
baskets |
Tidy/sort |
| Arrange
- replace flowers |
Water
plants |
| Windows
& sills |
Mirrors |
| Fireplace
clean |
Phone
messages |
| Waste
baskets |
Vacuum
bag |
| Recycling |
Return
videos & library books |
| SUSTENANCE: |
| Food
preparation |
Menu
planning |
| Shopping |
Meals |
| Dishes |
Special
occasions |
| Errands |
| LAUNDRY: |
| Dryer
- line use? |
Wash |
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| Fold/iron |
Dry
cleaning |
| Linen
cupboard |
| KITCHEN: |
| Surfaces |
Dishes |
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| Pantry |
Cupboards |
| Appliances |
Drawers |
| Range
hood |
Hob |
| Oven |
Stove |
| Fridge |
Microwave |
| Polish
silver |
Freezer |
| BATHROOMS
& FACILITIES: |
| Bath |
Shower |
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| Windows |
Mirrors |
| Fittings/switches |
| OUTSIDE: |
| Water
patio plants |
Rubbish
to kerb |
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| Porch/patio
sweep |
Cobwebs |
| Patio
fiurntiture |
Restock
firewood |
| Garden
art |
Barbecue |
| Pool
house |
Pet
care |
| Extras? |
Others? |
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Elderly Care - Areas of Consideration
| GENERAL: |
| Personal
care |
Medications |
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| Health |
Housekeeping |
| Laundry |
Menu
planning |
| Meals |
Shopping |
| Social
arrangements |
Social
activities |
| Appointments |
Errands |
| Pet
care |
Confidentiality |
| Family
agency & health professional for communications |
| Routines
and rules |
Keys
and alarms |
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| Allergies
and food avoidances |
Emergency
procedures |
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Responsibilities toward other staff |
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Childcare - Areas of Consideration
| HOUSEKEEPING
DUTIES: |
| Children's
cooking |
Laundry |
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| Cleaning
(see Housekeeping checklist) |
Pets |
| Wardrobes |
Errands |
| Shopping |
Other
staff |
| Children's
chores & family responsibilties |
| HEALTH
& SAFETY DUTIES: |
| Communication |
Pool |
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| Cars |
Routine
& rules |
| Keys |
Alarm
systems |
| Allergies |
Food
avoidances |
| Health
advisors |
Medications |
| Emergency
procedures |
Acceptable
behaviour |
| Confidentiality |
Use
of surveillance cameras |
| Friends
& family |
Computer
security |
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conditions of employment
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| RECOMMENDED
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: |
| Title
and duties |
Places
of work |
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Probationary/ trial periods (now contract length
for 6 months - then review) |
| Policy
and rules |
Times
and hours of work |
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| Remuneration
details |
Performance
appraisals |
| Expenses |
Training
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| Uniforms
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Annual
holidays |
| Statutory
holidays |
Special
leave |
| Jury
service |
Long
service leave |
| Employee
obligations |
Workplace
practices |
| Use
of surveillance cameras |
Professionalism |
| Random
drug testing |
Health
and safety practices |
| Internet,
e-mail and intranet policy |
Security
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| Private
work |
Tools
and equipment |
| Media
statements |
Confidential
information |
| Vehicles |
Redundancy |
| Disciplinary
procedures |
Termination
of employment |
| Resignation |
Abandonment
of employment |
| Parental
leave |
Confidentiality
of employment agreement |
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Personal grievances and dispute procedures |
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| helpful information |
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NZ Holidays Act 1981:
...after one years employment, 15 working days paid holiday. Eleven statutory paid. Minimum 5 days special leave applies after 6 months employment. Less than one years experience = 6% of total Gross pay = Holiday pay.
 Where an employee is employed 30 or more hours per week, this being their only means of income, the client is legally responsible for tax, ACC, holiday pay and regular increments.
 Request
an Empoyer's Tax Pack from I.R.D.
Arrange monthly (auto) tax payments.
Where the employee is employed part time by several
clients (less than 30 hours per week per client) they
can be an IR56 or IR13 self-employed taxpayer, and therefore
are not eligible for statutory holidays or any other
extra employee payments. NB. When negotiating hourly
rates, please take this into consideration.
The employee must give the client written verification,
clearly stating their status, tax number, and acknowledging
their responsibilities.
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