TLE/ TVL Housekeeping NC II Quarter 1 – Module 1: Provide Housekeeping Services to Guests Self-Directed Learning Material Department of Education – Republic of the Philippines TLE/TVL - Housekeeping NC II Self-directed Learning Materials Quarter 1 – Module 1: Provide Housekeeping Services to Guests First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. 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Quirino Ave., Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines Telefax : (082) 224 0100 E-mail Address : info@deped-davaocity.ph TLE/TVL Housekeeping NC II Quarter 1 – Module 1/Week 1: Provide Housekeeping Services to Guests Introductory Message For the facilitator: Welcome to the TLE/TVL - Housekeeping NC II Self-Directed Learning Materials (SDLM) on how to Provide Housekeeping Services to Guests. This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling. This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances. In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module: Notes to the Teacher This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in guiding the learners. As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module. 2 For the learner: Welcome to the TLE/TVL -Housekeeping NC II Self-directed Learning Material (SDLM) on how to Provide Housekeeping Services to Guests. In this module, you learn how important housekeeping is. The scope and the nature of housekeeping provide us an idea on how to handle cleaning activities. Though it is a bulky task but worth sharing our service with empathy to build a relationship and gain the trust in the guest who serves as the lifeblood in any hospitality industry business. Housekeeping is the heart of the hotel without its operation will not be completed. Hence, it is important to note that you learner will take part in acquainting relevant competencies to develop your skills and to have a better understanding of it. This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner. This module has the following parts and corresponding icons: What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you are expected to learn in the module. What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check what you already know about the lesson to take. If you get all the answers correct (100%), you may decide to skip this module. What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the current lesson with the previous one. What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to you in various ways such as a story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation. What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This aims to help you discover and understand new concepts and skills. What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice to solidify your understanding and skills of the topic. You may check the answers to the exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the module. What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank sentence/paragraph to be filled into process what you learned from the lesson. 3 What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real-life situations or concerns. Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery in achieving the learning competency. Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned. This also tends the retention of learned concepts. Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module. At the end of this module you will also find: References This is a list of all sources used in developing this module. The following are some reminders in using this module: • • • • • • Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included in the module. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it! 4 What I Need to Know This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the concept of Housekeeping. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using. This module was anchored on the Curriculum Guide in TLE/TVL- Housekeeping NCII under the Home Economics component. Understand concepts related to the lesson on Providing Housekeeping Services to Guests. LO 1 - Handling Housekeeping Request 1.1 Discuss implementing Hotel Codes, Rules and regulations; 1.2 Explain different skills of good housekeeper needs such as interpersonal and intrapersonal skills; 1.3 List down and describe the basic functions of each personnel in the housekeeping department; 1.4 Discuss the nature and scope of guestroom cleaning, care and maintenance; After going through this module, you are expected to: ➢ Discuss hotel codes including the rules and regulations. ➢ Explain the difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal skills of a housekeeper. ➢ Write down and describe the function of personnel in the housekeeping department. ➢ Discuss the nature as well as the scope in cleaning the guest room. 5 What I Know Multiple choice. Direction: Please read the questions carefully. Choose the letter that corresponds to the best answer. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer. 1. Ann is a housekeeper at the Marco Polo hotel. She usually cleans the room to give comfort to the guest in which she follows the mandatory rule before entering the room. Which rule should Ana perform? a. two-knock, three-announcement rule b. one-knock, two-announcement rule c. three-knocks one announcement rule d. one knock one announcement rule 2. Hotel rules are designed for, which one is true? a. disciple c. security b. mastery d. All of the above 3. Interpersonal skills or people skills are the life skills we use in communicating and interacting with people. Below are examples of interpersonal skills except for a. ability to manage conflict c. ability to listen b. ability to communicate clearly d. ability to cope with change 4. Being able to face the consequence of your action and not blaming others for what had happened means: a. demonstrating responsibility c. being accountable for your actions b. being flexible d. ability to manage conflict 5. Cosette is a guest who stayed in room 203. It happens that the television channel is not working. She reported this case to a housekeeper who is timely in cleaning her room. The housekeeper reported the complaint to the housekeeper supervisor. Which skill is evident to a housekeeper? a. self-awareness c. social awareness b. communicate clearly d. Adaptability 6. Rosalina is the executive housekeeper in the housekeeping department and serves several responsibilities. Which one is not true of her responsibilities? a. manage housekeeping team b. represent the department during top management meetings c. supervise the changing of floor linens d. translate all hotel policies, procedures, and standards into housekeeping operations. 6 7. Jay R cleans the guest room. He needs to remove all dry linen. Where should this dry linen be placed? a. linen bag c. plastic bag b. trash bag d. shelves of trolley 8. Maylen performs the room servicing to the room of John Lloyd, a guest who stayed at room 205 for 3days already. The sequence for servicing of rooms should be observed. What is the final sequence for servicing rooms? a. checking the room at once c. cleaning of bathroom b. replenishing of room supplies d. bed making 9. When checking into a hotel, it is a must that all guests should familiarize themselves with the house rules. They are also required to fully adhere to it because any violation would mean cancellation of the reservation. Which of the following cases that might result in guest cancellation of reservation? a. Ana bring her dog while checking in b. Luis allows paying the down payment c. Liza carries with her clothes with an iron d. Joel goes out and endorses the key to the desk 10. Hotel coding is very important. It allows their staff to simplify their way of understanding hotel terms. Which of these codes is true to the term Occupied? a. OCC c. DND b. OC d. OD 7 Lesson 1 Handle Housekeeping Requests In this lesson, you will learn that hotels provide housekeeping services for the satisfaction of the guest during their stay. What’s In Let us review and recall the past lesson and your experiences at home by answering this activity. Arrange the jumbled letters related to housekeeping. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. 1. 1. l h o e t 2. t u g e s 3. c y t u e s i r 4. s l s l i k 5. o r e h e u e s k p e 6. l e a n h d 7. t e q r s e u 8. l e n n o s r e p 9. g i a n c l n e 10. s e e c v r i Notes to the Teacher This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in guiding the learners. 8 What’s New In this module, you will learn the comprehensive things that are factual about providing housekeeping requests. This will help you understand what a housekeeper should know and apply to a certain situation. Handling inquiries, complaints, and the attitude of the housekeepers, rules and regulations as well as handling guest requests. Read and Learn A story “Room Service is Commendable” Jay-R went to Manila for a business trip. He stayed in a hotel with some of his business associates. He stayed in a suite room with a pool view. It is a walking distance to a shopping center and entertainment. His experience was very nice everything is at best with very helpful staff. He was happy and certainly will go back again. Questions: (Please answer on a separate sheet of paper) 1. What have you noticed on Jay-R experience? 2. What do you think is the reason why he made mentioned: “will go back again”? Let us try this. Give at least two possible solutions to the situations or problems encountered as a hotel attendant/housekeeper. Possible Solution Problems 1. 2. 1. Lost of belongings after the housekeeper cleaned the room. 1. 2. 2. Two guests requested a room makeup at the same time. 1. 2. 3. Physical work-related injuries such as arm, back and shoulder. 1. 2. 4. A room attendant found an item from the guest who has just recently check-out. 1. 2. 5. Do not Disturb for a long period of time. 9 What is It Hotel Codes Rules and Regulations In giving the best service to the guest, hotels follow different approaches to instill discipline among staff who serves as a front liner in providing quality service in the hospitality industry business. Guest satisfaction comes in when there will be wellmannered staff. This gives comfort and security to the guest. It helps guests build contentment and trust. Thus, security is the important duties of the hotel. Guest Orientation on the House Rules An agreement between the guest and the hotel management. Departing guests must read and be familiar with the house rules to avoid misunderstanding. House rules are fully adhered to by the guest to avoid a violation. Any violations mean cancellation of the reservation and are charged with the full amount of the accommodation. House Rules 1. Check-in time for an overnight stay is 2:00 pm while check-out time is noon. The extra payment will be charged for a late check-out guest. Check-out time would not be later than 2:00 pm. If a guest comes earlier before the check-in time may stay at the hotel lobby or restaurant area with no extra additional cost. 2. Fifty percent (50%) is required for a down payment as confirmation of reservation. 3. Rules are subject to change without prior notice. 4. An additional amount shall be charged for the excess of minimum occupancy so room capacity is strictly observed. 5. Before leaving out or when you leave the premises, please endorse the keys to the front desk 6. Please do not remove and take indoor inventory outside or even move furniture from one room to another. Any items missing or damaged and losses of items belonging to the hotel will be charged accordingly. 7. Do not leave valuable items unattended. The hotel is not liable for stolen items and any losses or damages. 8. Guests are refrain to entertain and admit visitors in the rooms for safety and security reasons. 9. The hotel respects the privacy of the guest, any disorder, and illegal activities are not permitted. 10. To regulate safety and well-being, guests are required to observe those house rules. 10 Entry into a Guest’s Room One of the responsibilities of a housekeeper is to clean the room of the guest. The housekeeper must follow the mandatory two-knock, three-announcement rule. The housekeeper must knock twice using his knuckles of his hand and say “housekeeping!”. Upon entry, the housekeeper again will say housekeeping. In case the guest did not hear the announcement, the housekeeper will wait for about 24 hours. If after which still no response it is his/her duty to inform his/her supervisor and the supervisor will report this to the security. Another important thing that a housekeeper should do is to follow the “Do not Disturb” sign and to ensure guest safety at all times. The housekeeper should not enter into the room which is not assigned to him/her to build guest trust and satisfaction. Cleaning Another function of a housekeeper is to clean the room. The hotel must ensure that the guest room is clean and in order. To perform this, Housekeeper follows a complete series of cleaning and sanitizing procedures. The most common tasks to perform is the changing of linens and toiletries. Source: https://hotelcleaningservices.com/ Gifts and Tipping “Rules in giving tips and gifts from guest” All hotels allow guest to give tips as part of appreciation in giving quality service. But housekeepers must not solicit tips or negotiate amount Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=hotel+gifts+and+tipping%27&rlz=1C1SQJL_enPH902PH902&sourc e=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiQhNKE9orsAhV1NKYKHcUOCMIQ_AUoAXoECBAQAw&biw=1 366&bih=657 11 Lost and Found Lost and found items after guest departure must be reported immediately to the floor supervisor. One of the duties of the floor supervisor is to check if the guest is still around or not and follow the lost and found procedures. Lost and Found Perishable items - after three days if the owner will not come back to claim the left items will be given to the finders keeper. Non-perishable items - if not claim after one month it will be given to the the employee who found it. Valuables - if not claim after one year the hotel management will decide what to do. Professionalism and Hygiene Appearance It is a highly valued trait in any workplace. This includes integrity, honesty, polite behavior, specialized skill, good judgment, etc. Hotel standard depends on how one carries oneself and how one performs his/her job. The personal appearance of housekeeping staff on duty must : ➢ be well-groomed with a high degree of personal hygiene, ➢ have trimmed nails and hair, and a clean uniform, ➢ have a clean and pleasant appearance. Skills of a Housekeeper A good housekeeper must need to have the skill to master to be able to stand the demanding job in housekeeping. COMMUNICATION INTERPERSONAL SKILLS SELF AWARENESS PROBLEM SOLVING ADAPTABILITY INTRAPERSONAL SKILLS CONFLICT RESOLUTION TEAM WORKING LISTENING ABILITIES DECISION MAKING SOCIAL AWARENESS RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT 12 SELF MANAGEMENT • Interpersonal skills are skills that we use in communicating or interacting with people. The housekeeping staff must possess the right attitude, have good listening skills to avoid any miscommunication, and be a good team player. • Intrapersonal skills are skills, talents or abilities of a certain individual. The housekeeping staff must be able to retain and pursue the demand of the guest until it is fulfilled. Sincere and physically fit. Shows respect to each hotel guest they are dealing with. They must conduct themselves confidently and courteously with high integrity. Personnel in the Housekeeping Department Do you know that in terms of the duties and responsibilities of personnel in the housekeeping department differ from each other? They are the largest workforce in the hotel. But one common denominator of all their functions is ensuring guests’ safety and security. The truth of their existence is to provide service for guests’ comfort and convenience. The reason why housekeeping staff cooperates closely to achieve a common goal that would lead to guests’ satisfaction. Structure of Housekeeping Staff There is a huge workload on the hotel housekeeping staff. The housekeeping work is carried out at various levels such as managerial level, supervisory level and operational level. Let us see the work and responsibilities at each level. The general structure of housekeeping staff is as shown below – Source: Tutorialspoint.com 13 Executive Housekeeper / Manager of Housekeeping The Executive Housekeeper is the head of the housekeeping department. The Deputy Housekeeper and Assistant Housekeeper will report to the Executive Housekeeper. Their responsibilities include − • • • • • Manage the housekeeping team including training, promotions and motivate the new and existing employees. Ensure overall cleanliness and aesthetics including sanitation, comfort and ambiance of the hotel. Monitor regular inventory of guest supplies, linen and housekeeping equipment of the hotel property. Organize and handle training in flower arrangements for different events. Present the estimate of the required budget to the General Manager of the hotel and represent the department during the top management meeting. Supervisors of Housekeeping The supervisors report to the Assistant Housekeeper. Their responsibilities include ➢ Floor Supervisor • Issue keys to the room attendants. • Coordinate to the floor operations and tray clearance with room attendants. • Inspect rooms for readiness and report to the front office. • Cater to the VIP facilities and provide special supplies such as hot drinking water and babysitting provision. ➢ Public Area Supervisor • Ensure that cleanliness is maintained properly at all times especially in public areas such as lobby, lifts, parking, swimming pool, coffee shop, conference and banquet halls, including the restaurant. • Ensure banquet and conference halls are well kept and ready for use. • Ensure the concerned operating staffs are available in the assigned schedule. ➢ Night Supervisor • Ensure the provision of guest supplies such as water, extra bed, fans, or towels. • Ensure the operation of staff working at night following all cleaning SOPs. • Supervise hotel area at night and ensure cleanliness in all areas. ➢ Uniform Room Supervisor • Provide clean, ironed, and fresh uniforms to the hotel staff. • Suggest procurement of any uniforms required. • Check repaired linen from the tailor room. • Keep track of the number and condition of uniforms. 14 ➢ Linen Room Supervisor • Inspect and check linen before sending it to the laundry and ironing. • Maintain linen influx and outflux register. • Check the repaired linen from the tailor room and suggest linen replacements if required. Operating Attendants The positions and responsibilities of the Operating Attendants are explained below. ➢ Uniform Room Attendant • Collect the uniforms of staff at the end of every shift and maintaining them to be used for the next time. • Maintain the shelves of uniforms and linens. • Give and take back the uniforms from the staff. ➢ Linen Room Attendant • Segregate the dirty linen according to its type and sending it to the laundry. • Keep the track of linen count before and after laundry. • Stack towels, bed sheets, pillowcases, table napkins separately into different sections of shelves. ➢ Guest Room Attendant • Report to the floor supervisor. • Clean the guest rooms, guest bathrooms, and the corridors. • Change the linen of the guest room and guest bathrooms. • Make guest-room beds and top up the guest supplies. • Replenish the hotel cleaner’s trolley with supplies and linens for the next shift staff. ➢ Storekeeper • Report to the floor supervisor. • Keep the count of cleaning equipment and items such as cleaners and detergents. • Generate requisition to purchase the required material. ➢ Public Area Attendants • Report to the public area supervisor. • Keep the parking, lobbies, guest rooms, lifts, and corridors in the bestmaintained status. • Keep these areas smelling fresh and clean. ➢ Night Shift Attendants • Report any hotel safety issues to the night supervisor. • Perform housekeeping duties at the night. 15 Guest Room Cleaning Care and Maintenance Before we proceed, recall your cleaning care and maintenance at home. Your experience might give you an idea of how to perform the procedure. It helps you understand the nature and its scope. In most hotels, there are points to consider when doing cleaning service to a guest room. Here are some points that might help you in doing so. ^ clean in one direction ^ clean from top to down ^ clean from the farthest point ^ check for damage if something requires maintenance or if it is lost. ^ use correct cleaning materials, cleaning agents and cleaning equipment. Most hotels follow the phases in cleaning the guest room. 6 Phases in Cleaning a Hotel Guest Room 1.Turning off the air conditioning system and open the windows to air out the room. Wash hands and wear disposable gloves. Emptying the trash cans and bins. Stripping the beds and removes dirty or soiled linens 2. Removal of dirty towels in the bathroom such as bath, hand, and face towels. Cleaning and spraying are necessary for disinfection. Removal of gloves 3. Make up the bed 4. Dusting of all surfaces such as bedside table, TV, desk and chair. Checking for the proper function of the TV, air conditioning and lights. 5. Cleaning the bathroom 6. Replacing hotel products such as shampoo, soap, toiletries, etc. 16 What’s More Read and analyze each question carefully. Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and the word FALSE if it is incorrect. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=hotel&rlz=1C1SQJL_enPH902PH902&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa =X&ved=2ahUKEwiAquOm8orsAhWXdXAKHci-CL4Q_AUoAnoECBQQBA&biw=1366&bih=657 1. Hotel rules are designed for security purposes. 2. The room attendant follows the two-knock, three-announcement hotel rules before entering the room. 3. Visitors are not permitted in the hotel guest room. 4. Guests must be oriented on the hotel house rules. 5. Intrapersonal skills are life skills use in communicating and interacting with people. 6. In case the hotel canceled the accommodation due to the guest's violation, the guest will pay 50% of the total amount of accommodation. 7. The ability to cope up with change is interpersonal skills. 8. The duties and responsibilities of personnel in the housekeeping department differ from each other. 9. Safety, security and satisfaction are the common denominators of all housekeeping personnel. 10. The guest request must be handled properly to satisfy them. 17 What I Have Learned In summary, this module gave you the learning opportunities that help you understand the knowledge and skills of a housekeeper especially, on how to handle housekeeping requests. ❖ Hotel is one of the hospitality industries that provide services to the guest. The hotel provides rules for both staff and guests to establish a good relationship and for the guest to stay safe, secured and comfortable. ❖ The skills such as interpersonal and intrapersonal are important roles of the staff to attain guest satisfaction. ❖ The different staff in the housekeeping department positively perform their duties and responsibilities. ❖ The cleaning procedures to the guest rooms enabled us to show care and keep it maintained always as a standard operating procedure to the hotel industries. ❖ The different bedroom amenities and bathrooms supplies gave us a clearer view as to its uses and purposes. ❖ Most especially the conduct using the procedures in turndown service, room check, and bed-making are important skills that a housekeeper should master. ❖ The points and tips are a big help in handling and taking care of guest requests as well as their complaints need to be handled positively with empathy. ❖ Lastly, the concept of service in the hospitality industry gave us the reason to respect life and understanding the uniqueness of an individual. 18 What I Can Do From the lessons you have learned, this time my dear learner, Let us apply the learned skills to real-life situations. This will be done for you to continue and perhaps attain mastery of the learned skills. Home Activity: In this activity, you are asked to document your answer by using a separate paper. 1. Go around the area or rooms in your house like the bedroom, toilet, living room, dining room, including the kitchen. Identify three (3) things in every room that may require housekeeping knowledge. You may use the table below as your guide. Area Bathroom Housekeeping Needs Example: The lavatory needs to be scrubbed and cleaned. 2. Observe your mother as a housekeeper. List five cleanliness habits that she practices. 3. Observe your own house and do the following: a. Make a list on an area in your house that is well maintained and an area that is neglected. b. List down your observation on the areas that are well maintained. c. Make a recommendation on the areas that are neglected. Rubric: Criteria Conveyed of Ideas Language Purpose Relevance to the topic Unacceptable 1 point Most ideas are unsupported, reasoning is flawed. Employ words that are unclear, inadequate to clarify The purpose and focus of the writing are not clear Details and information conveyed is irrelevant to the topic Acceptable 2 points Present ideas in general terms. Support of ideas is inconsistent, the reasoning is unclear Word forms and sentence structure convey basic meaning. The organization, content and style sometimes interfere with the purpose Details and information sometimes related to the topic 19 Target 3 points Support most ideas with clear details. Words forms are correct. The presence of a few errors is not distracting The learner has made a good decision in the organization, content, and style to achieve the purpose of writing. Details conveyed relevant information about the topic Assessment Multiple choice. Direction: Please read the questions carefully. Choose the letter that corresponds to the best answer. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer. 1. Ann is a housekeeper at the Marco Polo hotel. She usually cleans the room to give comfort to the guest in which she follows the mandatory rule before entering the room. Which rule should Ana perform? a. two-knock, three-announcement rule b. one-knock, two-announcement rule c. three-knocks one announcement rule d. one knock one announcement rule 2. Hotel rules are designed for, which one is true? a. disciple c. security b. mastery d. All of the above 3. Interpersonal skills or people skills are the life skills we use in communicating and interacting with people. Below are examples of interpersonal skills except for a. ability to manage conflict c. ability to listen b. ability to communicate clearly d. ability to cope with change 4. Being able to face the consequence of your action and not blaming others for what had happened means: a. demonstrating responsibility c. being accountable for your actions b. being flexible d. ability to manage conflict 5. Cosette is a guest who stayed in room 203. It happens that the television channel is not working. She reported this case to a housekeeper who is timely in cleaning her room. The housekeeper reported the complaint to the housekeeper supervisor. Which skill is evident to a housekeeper? a. self-awareness c. social awareness b. communicate clearly d. Adaptability 6. Rosalina is the executive housekeeper in the housekeeping department and serves several responsibilities. Which one is not true of her responsibilities? a. manage housekeeping team b. represent the department during top management meetings c. supervise the changing of floor linens d. translate all hotel policies, procedures, and standards into housekeeping operations. 7. Jay R cleans the guest room. He needs to remove all dry linen. Where should this dry linen be placed? a. linen bag c. plastic bag b. trash bag d. shelves of trolley 20 8. Maylen performs the room servicing to the room of John Lloyd, a guest who stayed in room 205 for 3days already. The sequence for servicing of rooms should be observed. What is the final sequence for servicing rooms? a. checking the room at once c. cleaning of bathroom b. replenishing of room supplies d. bed making 9. When checking into a hotel, it is a must that all guests should familiarize themselves with the house rules. They are also required to fully adhere to it because any violation would mean cancellation of the reservation. Which of the following cases that might result in guest cancellation of reservation? a. Ana bring her dog while checking in b. Luis allows paying the down payment c. Liza carries with her clothes with an iron d. Joel goes out and endorses the key to the desk 10. Who is the one who will give the keys to the room attendants? a. the floor supervisor c. the guest room attendant b. the night supervisor d. the public area supervisor 21 Additional Activities Let us do this! A. Interview a friend, a relative, or member of a family who is working as a housekeeping attendant. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper. 1. Do you think the workload of being a room attendant is heavy? How much does a full-time room attendant can earn monthly? How many hours should a room attendant work a day? 2. Why are good interpersonal and communication skills needed in performing the job as a housekeeper? 3. Hotels have different categories, how they differ in terms of amenities they provide for the guest? 4. Interview a housekeeper about his/her experience in handling customers ’ complaints? Rubric: Criteria Conveyed of Ideas Language Purpose Relevance to the topic Unacceptable 1 point Most ideas are unsupported, reasoning is flawed. Employ words that are unclear, inadequate to clarify The purpose and focus of the writing are not clear Details and information conveyed is irrelevant to the topic Acceptable 2 points Present ideas in general terms. Support of ideas is inconsistent, the reasoning is unclear Word forms and sentence structure convey basic meaning. The organization, content and style sometimes interfere with the purpose Details and information sometimes related to the topic 22 Target 3 points Support most ideas with clear details. Words forms are correct. The presence of a few errors is not distracting The learner has made a good decision in the organization, content, and style to achieve the purpose of writing. Details conveyed relevant information about the topic Answer Key 23 References Andrews, Ssudhir. “Hotel Housekeeping Training Manual.” New, Delhi: Tala McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Ltd. Martin, Robert J. “Professional Management of Housekeeping Operations. New York:John Wiley &Sons. Tutorialspoint.https://www.tutorialspoint.com/hotel_housekeeping/hotel_houseKeeping_staff_duties.htm Urbiztondo, Laarni (2016)” Housekeeping.” Philippine Copyright 2016 by Rex Bookstore, Inc. Sampaloc, Manila 24 For inquiries or feedback, please write or call: Department of Education – Region XI Davao City Division Elpidio Quirino Avenue, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines Telephone: (082) 224 0100 / 228 3970 Email Address: info@deped-davaocity.ph / lrmds.davaocity@deped.gov.ph