Housekeepers and Maids

Certification or Licensing

Maids and housekeepers in private homes are not typically certified. Housekeepers who advance to the position of executive housekeeper at a hotel or other business can become certified by IEHA, which offers several certification credentials to cleaning workers and managers who meet educational and training requirements and pass an examination. Visit https://www.ieha.org/continuing-education.php for more information. The American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute provides the certified hospitality housekeeping executive credential to those who pass an exam that evaluates their knowledge in the following competency areas: housekeeping operations, financial management, leadership, and human resources management. Visit https://ahlei.servsafebrands.com for more information. The cleaning trade association ISSA Residential provides the IICRC house cleaning technician credential. For more information, visit https://residential.issa.com/certifications.