Domestic Helper Course

Lesson 1 • Understanding Employment Agreements

Explains key terms in employment contracts, including duties, rest days, and compensation. Empowers helpers to understand their rights and obligations.

Lesson 2 • Personal Hygiene and Grooming Standards

Establishes hygiene and grooming expectations for working in a private home. Directly supports professional image and household health standards.

Lesson 3 • Role and Responsibilities Overview

Defines the full scope of a domestic helper's duties across household types. Anchors all subsequent chapters by establishing what the job entails.

Lesson 1 • Home Organization and Decluttering

Teaches systematic organization of storage spaces, closets, and common areas. Supports a tidy, functional home environment for the employer's family.

Lesson 2 • Cleaning Different Room Types

Applies room-specific cleaning sequences for bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas. Ensures thorough, efficient cleaning across the entire home.

Lesson 3 • Cleaning Tools and Products

Identifies essential cleaning tools and chemical products and their correct applications. Provides the equipment knowledge needed before any cleaning task is attempted.

Lesson 4 • Waste Management and Recycling

Explains proper waste sorting, disposal schedules, and recycling practices. Connects household cleanliness to broader environmental responsibility.

Lesson 1 • Sorting and Pre-treating Laundry

Teaches sorting by color, fabric, and soil level, plus stain pre-treatment methods. Prevents color bleeding and fabric damage before washing begins.

Lesson 2 • Garment Storage and Wardrobe Care

Teaches folding, hanging, and seasonal storage methods to preserve clothing quality. Completes the full laundry cycle with proper long-term garment care.

Lesson 3 • Hand Washing Delicate Items

Demonstrates proper hand-washing technique for fragile fabrics and special garments. Ensures delicate items are cleaned safely without stretching or shrinking.

Lesson 4 • Drying, Ironing, and Pressing

Covers line drying, tumble drying, ironing temperatures, and pressing techniques. Produces wrinkle-free, well-presented garments ready for use.

Lesson 1 • Dietary Needs and Food Restrictions

Covers common dietary restrictions, allergies, and cultural food preferences. Ensures meals are safe and appropriate for all household members.

Lesson 2 • Basic Knife Skills and Prep Techniques

Teaches safe knife handling, grip, and fundamental cutting techniques for vegetables and proteins. Enables efficient, safe ingredient preparation for all recipes.

Lesson 3 • Kitchen Safety and Food Hygiene

Establishes safe food handling, cross-contamination prevention, and kitchen hazard awareness. Mandatory foundation before any cooking activity is introduced.

Lesson 4 • Cooking Methods and Heat Control

Introduces boiling, steaming, frying, baking, and stir-frying with heat management principles. Provides the technical base for executing a wide range of recipes.

Lesson 1 • Reporting Incidents and Accidents

Establishes protocols for documenting and reporting household accidents to employers. Builds accountability and supports follow-up care after any incident.

Lesson 2 • CPR and Emergency Procedures

Introduces cardiopulmonary resuscitation technique and emergency call procedures. Provides life-saving capability in cardiac or respiratory emergencies.

Lesson 3 • Identifying and Preventing Home Hazards

Surveys electrical, chemical, fire, and structural hazards common in residential settings. Proactive hazard awareness prevents most household emergencies.

Lesson 4 • Basic First Aid Skills

Teaches wound care, burn treatment, choking response, and managing fainting episodes. Enables immediate, effective response before professional help arrives.

Lesson 1 • Safe Supervision and Child Safety

Covers hazard identification, safe play environments, and constant supervision practices. Directly protects children from accidents and injuries in the home.

Lesson 2 • Positive Behavior Guidance

Introduces non-punitive strategies for managing challenging behavior and encouraging cooperation. Builds a respectful, nurturing relationship between helper and child.

Lesson 3 • Feeding and Nutrition for Children

Teaches age-appropriate feeding practices, portion sizes, and healthy snack preparation. Supports children's growth and establishes healthy eating habits.

Lesson 4 • Child Development Stages

Explains physical, cognitive, and emotional milestones from infancy through school age. Enables helpers to set appropriate expectations and respond to children's needs.

Lesson 1 • Medication Reminders and Health Monitoring

Covers medication reminder systems, vital sign observation, and when to alert a caregiver. Supports health management without overstepping the helper's scope of practice.

Lesson 2 • Assisting with Personal Hygiene

Covers bathing assistance, oral care, grooming, and dressing for dependent individuals. Ensures personal dignity is maintained throughout all care activities.

Lesson 3 • Understanding Aging and Disability

Explains common physical and cognitive changes associated with aging and disability. Builds empathy and sets realistic expectations for care interactions.

Lesson 4 • Emotional Support and Companionship

Develops active listening, conversation, and engagement skills for isolated or lonely individuals. Enhances quality of life beyond physical care tasks.

Lesson 1 • Household Budgeting and Shopping

Teaches grocery budgeting, price comparison, and receipt management for household purchases. Builds financial accountability and trust with the employer.

Lesson 2 • Managing Household Inventory

Teaches tracking supplies, identifying reorder points, and maintaining household stock levels. Prevents shortages and unnecessary overspending on household goods.

Lesson 3 • Scheduling and Time Management

Develops daily and weekly task scheduling to balance cleaning, cooking, and care duties. Maximizes productivity and ensures no household responsibility is overlooked.

Lesson 4 • Employer Communication and Feedback

Covers proactive reporting, receiving feedback gracefully, and raising concerns professionally. Strengthens the working relationship and prevents misunderstandings.