Workers who handle contaminated or hazardous waste material usually earn the higher wage. Salaries can vary widely between economy motels used for a one or two-night stay and the luxury resort hotels that are often a destination in themselves. Resorts and first-class hotels usually pay higher wages. Housekeepers can be scheduled to work day, evening or night shifts, and often work weekends and holidays. Fringe benefits may include vacation and sick leave, medical and dental coverage and retirement plans.
Some employers pay for vision care and life insurance.
This work is learned on the job. Most recently hired Housekeepers, new to the occupation, have a high school diploma. Workers need both oral and written communication skills and must have the ability to deal skillfully with all kinds of people some of them may be quite ill or upset. Hospitals may require a current first aid certificate. High school students or first time job seekers who want to work in hospitals should do any type of volunteer job in hospitals, nursing or convalescent places to decide if they would really like to work around patients.