Maricel Lacambra Atara is a 42-year-old Filipina whose life story reflects hard work, responsibility, and dedication to both her family and profession.

Maricel completed her secondary education at Gosi National High School and later pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science at Cagayan State University, graduating in 2004. She accomplised a NURSING AIDE & CPR + AED CERTIFICATE in Singapore in June 2024 . Currently doing voulenteers jobs in one of well knowns carehomes in Singapore taking care of elderly.

Seeking better opportunities for her family, Maricel decided to work abroad as a domestic helper in Singapore.

Her overseas employment history includes:

Singapore (Feb. 2019 – June 2021): Served a Chinese family in a 4-bedroom HDB with 3 adults and 2 elderly (ages 91 and 90). She is the second maid and primarily focus with elderly wheelchair bound with light dementia & health condition. She was the one who attended with all their needs like, bathing, assisting with the movements like walking, giving medecine, changing diapers, massaging and also helping out with household chores.

Singapore (June 2021 – June 2023): Worked for another Chinese family in a 4-bedroom condominium with a couple and an 8-year-old child. She managed housework, cooking, and pet care for two dogs while assisting the child with daily needs.

Singapore (July 2023 – Feb. 2024): Served a British family in a 4-bedroom condominium with a couple and two children (ages 6 and 5). Her duties included childcare, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of a dog.

Singapore (Feb. 2024 – Present): Currently employed by a Japanese family in a 6-bedroom landed property with a couple and an 18-year-old child. She works as an all-around housemaid, handling all household chores, cooking, and caring for two cats and a dog.

Throughout her career, Maricel has demonstrated her ability to care for children of various ages, attending to their daily needs such as feeding, bathing, preparing school materials, and engaging them in play. She is skilled in cooking Chinese and Filipino dishes, and can easily follow recipes. Additionally, she is willing to take on extra tasks like car washing and pet care when needed.

She finished her secondary education at Don Monserrat Lopez Memorial High School in 2012.

She had her domestic work employment experience, as follows:

1. Her employer hired 2 maids and she was assigned to look after the child, bringing and fetching to school and providing the needs and safety. She also keep the house clean and inorder.

2. PHILIPPINES (Oct 2015 – Sep 2019) She served a Filipino family living in a 4 bedroom condominium with a couple and 2 children ages 8 and 5. Her employer hired 2 maids and she was assign to look after the children, cleaning and doing the laundry.

This applicant is confident of taking care of newborn to young children and capable of performing childcare duties such as feeding, bathing, preparing their school things, and playing with the children

She is keen to look after elderly person and willing to be trained if given the opportunity.

She is confident in domestic work since she does it in their home. She will also undergo Domestic Work National Certificate II, a week of In-House Private Training in Manila (Accredited by TESDA), which includes core competencies in cleaning, washing, and ironing.

She finished her secondary education at Rosario National High School in 2002.

She also had her domestic employment experience, as follow:

1. PHILIPPINES (2020 – 2023) She served a Filipino family living in a 2 storey house 4 bedroom house with a couple, and 2 children ages 9 and 7. Her employer hired 2 maids and she was responsible in ensuring the safety and well being of the children and also do housechores such as keeping the houseclean, gardening, marketing and cooking.

With her experience with infant care & children's care she is confident in preparing meals, feeding, bathing, changing clothes, and playing with them.

She is confident in preparing and cooking Filipino dishes and is eager to learn other foreign cuisines and can follow recipe.

She is confident in domestic work since she does it in their home. She will also undergo Domestic Work National Certificate II, a week of In-House Private Training in Manila (Accredited by TESDA), which includes core competencies in cleaning, washing, and ironing.

After completing her secondary education at San Agustin National High School in 2005, Jonalyn pursued a degree in Information Technology but was unable to finish due to financial difficulties. Despite this, she remained determined to support her family. She returned to the Philippines in June 2024 when her employers relocated to Jordan.

Currently, Jonalyn balances housework and farming while waiting for her next opportunity to work abroad, this time in Singapore. She is also proficient in Filipino cuisine and open to learning other culinary styles. TESDA-exempt and ready for deployment, Jonalyn is eager to continue providing for her family through hard and honest work.

Growing up in a large, close-knit family taught Shaina to be patient, dependable, and helpful—qualities she continues to uphold in her work and daily life.

She completed her secondary education at Bayambang National High School in 2015.

Her work experience:

Domestic Helper – Philippines (2022 – 2024) Shaina was employed by a Filipino family living in a 3-bedroom bungalow house. The household consisted of a couple and their 4-year-old child. Shaina served as both a nanny and household helper.

General household chores such as cleaning, doing the laundry, organizing, and occasional cooking.

Shaina’s experience in this role strengthened her confidence in multitasking and balancing child supervision with household duties, making her highly capable for similar responsibilities in a new working environment.

Confident and experienced in caring for young children. Able to manage routines such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and supervising play or learning time.

With a degree in English, Shaina is capable of assisting children with homework, reading, writing, and early education.

She is confident in cooking Filipino dishes and can follow recipes accurately. She is eager to learn international cuisines if given the opportunity.

Skilled in general household chores including cleaning, laundry, ironing, and basic organization.

Open to caring for the elderly or individuals with special needs, even without prior hands-on experience.

Shaina is currently in the Philippines and is ready for deployment once selected. She is available for phone interviews upon request and is prepared to comply with all required documentation under Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) regulations.

With her strong educational foundation, domestic experience, and genuine care for children, Shaina aims to be a valuable and trustworthy household worker for her future employer abroad.

She finished her secondary education at San Quintin National High School in year 2008.

She is claims to be confident of taking care of newborn to young children and capable of performing childcare duties such as feeding, bathing, preparing their school things, and playing with the children, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children.

Also, proficient in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining household cleanliness and cooking.

She is good in cooking Filipino dishes and still keen to learn other foreign cuisines.

After selection, FDW will undergo a week of In-House- Private Training in Manila (Accredited by TESDA) then OWWA seminar prior to the processing of Overseas Employment Certificate for deployment.

This upbringing shaped her into a reliable, caring, and disciplined individual, both at home and in her work.

She completed her secondary education at Don Eulogio de Guzman Memorial National High School in 2014. The household consisted of a working couple and their 6-year-old daughter. Jaslyne’s primary duty was to care for the child—she would accompany the child to school, wait for her classes to finish, and bring her safely home. In addition to childcare, she also prepared the child’s meals and managed the household tasks, including cleaning, laundry, and basic cooking.

This role gave Jaslyne hands-on experience in balancing both childcare and domestic responsibilities, demonstrating her ability to manage her time efficiently while maintaining a caring and attentive approach to the child’s needs.

Jaslyne is confident in caring for newborns to young children. She is experienced in performing basic childcare tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding, diapering, and engaging children in educational and recreational activities.

While she has no formal experience in elderly care, she is open and willing to look after the elderly and individuals with special needs if given the opportunity. She is open to learning and adapting to foreign cuisines based on her employer’s preferences.

She is capable of managing a household independently, including cleaning, laundry, organizing, and basic grocery planning.

Jaslyne is currently in the Philippines, looking after her own children while waiting for her application to be selected for overseas work. She is available for phone interviews upon request and is prepared to complete the required documents and training in accordance with Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) regulations.

She is committed to working abroad to provide better opportunities for her family and is determined to serve her future employer with honesty, hard work, and dedication.

She completed her secondary education Uddiawan National High School in 2018.

SAUDI ARABIA (Sep 2021 – Jan 2022) She was selected to serve a Kuwaiti family living in a 3-bedroom condominium with a couple, and 3 children ages 9,8 and 6. She worked as an all around helper, managed the daily household chores including cooking and she looked after the well being and safety of the children as well.

PHILIPPINES ( Apr 2022 – Nov 2024) She was hired to serve a Filipino family living in a 4-bedroom 2 storey house with a couple and 2 children ages 17 and 15. Her employer hired 3 maids and she was assigned to keep the house clean and do the laundry. Sometimes she is also assigned to work in the store business of her employer.

Currently, while she is taking care of her children and doing house chores, she has decided to apply for work abroad to be able to help with the family’s financial needs and for the children’s future.

With her experience, she is proficient in doing household chores such as cleaning, washing clothes, cooking, dish washing, doing the laundry and ironing.

She also claims to be good in preparing and cooking Filipino dishes and knows a few of Arab dishes and is still willing to learn more other foreign cuisine if given the opportunity.

Raised in a close-knit family, Catherine learned early the values of hard work, patience, and responsibility—qualities that have shaped her personal and professional life.

Catherine completed her secondary education at Governor Benjamin Leguab Memorial National High School in 2006. Determined to pursue higher education despite life’s challenges, she enrolled in St. Louis College of Bulanao, where she earned a degree in Information Technology in 2014. Balancing her studies with work, Catherine demonstrated resilience and strong time management skills—qualities she would later carry into her career.

Her professional journey began shortly after graduation, working as a cashier from 2015 to 2017.

Her domestic work experiences are:

PHILIPPINES (2010 and 2014), she lived with a Filipino family in a 4-bedroom, two-storey home, helping care for two children aged 9 and 8. While managing her duties—cleaning, laundry, ironing, and child supervision—she was also given the opportunity to continue her college education.

SAUDI ARABIA (April 2018 – September 2020), Catherine worked for an Arab family. The household included three young children—a six-month-old and newborn twins in 2020—and two domestic helpers. Catherine’s primary duties included housekeeping, laundry, ironing, and assisting with infant care. Her time in Saudi Arabia enhanced her experience in handling the demands of a large household and caring for very young children.

HONG KONG (Mar 2023 – August 2023), she further broadened her overseas experience by working with a Chinese family. Catherine served as an all-around helper, managing housework and childcare while also supporting the elder. Though her stay in Hong Kong was brief, it reinforced her adaptability and strengthened her confidence in working in multicultural environments.

Currently, Catherine is managing her own sari-sari store in her hometown while waiting for an opportunity to work in Singapore. With years of experience in both local and international domestic work, Catherine is confident in caring for children, managing household tasks, and adapting to various household needs.

She looks forward to bringing her skills, dedication, and warm personality to a new employer who values professionalism and trust.

As the eldest among three siblings, she has grown up with a deep sense of responsibility and care for her family.

Mary Jane completed her secondary education at Flora Ilagan National High School in 2006. She then pursued a college degree in Information Technology but was only able to finish her first year due to financial difficulties. Despite the challenges, she remained determined to support herself and her family through honest and hard work.

She has both domestic and non-domestic work experience locally and abroad;

TAIWAN (August 2015 to July 2017), she worked for a Taiwanese family in a four-bedroom bungalow. She was primarily responsible for caring for a 90-year-old woman with cancer who required a wheelchair, while also performing general household duties.

HONG KONG ( October 2018 to October 2019), she worked in Hong Kong as an all-around helper for a Chinese family with an 8-year-old child. Her responsibilities included household chores, assisting her employer with cooking, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the child. The employment ended when the family returned to China.

Mary Jane is confident and capable in caring for young children and the elderly. She is skilled in Filipino cooking and has basic knowledge of simple Chinese dishes. She is eager to learn new cuisines and can easily follow recipes. Her additional skills include household cleaning, elderly care, car washing, and gardening.

Growing up as the second child in a family with two siblings, she likely learned early the values of cooperation and family support. Graduating in 2019 suggests that she’s dedicated and disciplined, and that she values education as a means of improving her life and prospects. This experience could give her additional insight into time management, and multi-tasking.

Living in Misamis Oriental, she might also have a closer connection to nature and agriculture, which might explain her interest in gardening.

It’s great that she is looking forward to learning more skills, particularly in foreign cuisines, which could be an asset in her future role abroad.

It’s also good that she has training lined up with TESDA and an OWWA seminar to prepare her for the overseas experience. These programs should help her adjust better to her new role, ensuring she has the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.

It seems like she has experience managing family life and would bring that knowledge into any future domestic role.

Though Marinel didn’t complete her degree in Computer Science due to financial constraints, she clearly had the ambition to pursue a career in technology or administration. These roles likely helped her develop communication skills, organization, and the ability to handle a variety of situations, which can translate well into a domestic worker role.

Her experience as a domestic worker in Saudi Arabia (2019-2021) is particularly valuable. Working for an Arab family with four children (18,16,13 and 10) in a 4-bedroom house exposed her to a range of tasks: general household chores and child care. This diverse experience makes her well-rounded and adaptable.

Childcare: With her experience caring for children as young as newborns, including feeding, bathing, and educational activities, she would be highly sought after by families with young children.
Cooking: Her confidence in cooking Filipino dishes and her willingness to learn new cuisines shows she is flexible and open to learning.
Household Chores: Her experience with cleaning, laundry, and general household maintenance indicates she has strong organizational and multitasking skills.
It’s also notable that she is keen on elderly care and would undergo additional training if needed. This makes her more versatile and prepared for a variety of roles.

Currently, Marinel is managing a mini store while also caring for her children, showing that she is entrepreneurial and has a good sense of time management. This could give her an edge in terms of availability and readiness to work, as all she needs is to comply with the necessary documentation.

Marinel appears to be a highly capable and adaptable individual, with a wealth of experience in both domestic and non-domestic roles. She is well-prepared for her next opportunity, having built a strong skill set over the years. Her combination of child and elder care, cooking, cleaning, and other domestic chores makes her a great candidate for a variety of households abroad.

SUPPORT THE FAMILY

WORKED IN SINGAPORE TWO YEARS 4 MONTHS

SHE IS HARDWORKING AND DECIPLINE

SHE TAKE CARE OF CHILDRENS/ELDERS/DISABLES

SHE KNOW COOKING

SHE DO HOUSE WORK VERY NEATLY.

DO IRONING

GOOD EMPLOYMENT HISTORY.