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DOMESTIC WORKER

Code: 04469 Local Non-Competitive

New Jersey classifies Domestic Worker as non-competitive, which skips the exam-and-list step and turns on whether you meet the minimum requirements.

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Where this title is used

Domestic Worker is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, performs the basic work necessary in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, general order, and appearances of a household; does related work as required.

<b>DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISTICS:</b>

Domestic Worker performs house-making chores for senior citizens, handicapped persons or other individuals who are unable to perform daily household chores for themselves or their families.

Examples of work

  • Assumes housekeeping duties for a household on a temporary basis and/or for a short period of time.
  • Inspects living quarters to determine the cleaning work to be performed and materials needed.
  • Establish effective work methods.
  • Cleans furnishings, sweeps and mops floors using brooms, mops, vacuum cleaner, and cleaning solutions.
  • Changes linens and make beds.
  • Washes linens and garments by hand and/or machine and mends and irons them accordingly.
  • Purchases foodstuff and other household supplies.
  • Prepares, cooks and serves meals according to instructions.
  • Serves as companion to aged, ill, or disabled persons and accompanies them to doctor appointments and local activities.
  • Maintains needed records and prepares report on activities.
  • Provides information on available services and resources.
  • Reports needed repairs and any unusual situations and/or conditions to supervisors.
  • Washes dishes and cleans kitchen and eating facilities.
  • Runs errands for householders, cases checks, and pays bills.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related unit.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of the materials, methods and practices followed in maintaining a clean and orderly household.
  • Knowledge of cleaning furnishings, preparing meals, doing laundry, and general house care.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instruction.
  • Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in the performance of the assigned duties.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others.
  • Ability to accept direction and assistance from staff members.
  • Ability to gain and maintain the confidence, trust, and respect of the families and individuals being served.
  • Ability to demonstrate concern for the welfare of others.
  • Ability to be objective toward the work to perform.
  • Ability to establish rapport with different kinds of persons.
  • Ability to learn from training to function effectively in the various areas of housekeeping.
  • Ability to utilize approved methods of housekeeping, food preparation and marketing.
  • Ability to share observations and problems with the agency in order to provide effective help to the family and individuals seen.
  • Ability to maintain suitable records and files.
  • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.