Marisa’s journey as a domestic worker spans over a decade, beginning in 2013. Her experience abroad has not only helped her support her family financially but has also equipped her with valuable skills and a deep understanding of household management and childcare.
Work Experience:

Malaysia (2013 – 2015):
Marisa worked for a Malaysian Chinese family in a 3-bedroom landed property. She cared for two children (aged 7 and 5) while handling daily household chores and cooking. Her experience here strengthened her ability to balance childcare with home management.

Singapore (May 2016 – Dec. 2024):
She served a Chinese household living in a 4-bedroom landed property. Her duties included cleaning, cooking, marketing, gardening, car washing, and pet care.

Singapore (Dec. 2024 – Present):
Currently, Marisa is employed by a Chinese-Filipino couple living in a 3-bedroom HDB flat. She works as an all-around housemaid, taking responsibility for daily chores, meal preparation, and marketing.

With her strong family values and years of experience, Marisa is highly confident in looking after young children. She is familiar with all aspects of childcare—feeding, bathing, dressing, and providing supervision and educational engagement.

She is also skilled in general household tasks such as cleaning, washing clothes, ironing, and dishwashing. In the kitchen, Marisa can confidently prepare Filipino dishes and some Chinese meals, and she is open and eager to learn new cuisines as needed.

Violy completed her secondary education at Carranglan High School in 1999. To enhance her skills, she also pursued a vocational course in Computer Literacy.

Over the years, Violy has built extensive experience in domestic work, particularly in taking care of households, elderly, and young children in different countries:

· HONG KONG (2014–2018): She worked for a Chinese family living in a 4-bedroom farmhouse. Her duties included general household chores like cleaning and laundry. She also looked after various animals, including 5 dogs, 20 goats, 5 turtles, and 2 snakes. Violy’s primary duty was to care for the elderly woman, providing close support due to her medical condition. She also maintained the cleanliness of the home and handled the laundry.

· SAUDI ARABIA (2021–2023): She served an Arab family in a 4-room apartment with 2 young children (18 months and 6 months old). As the sole housemaid, Violy handled all household tasks including Arabic cooking, childcare, and overall household management.

Violy is currently assisting in farming and doing household tasks while awaiting her next overseas opportunity abroad.

She graduated college, BS Customs.
It is a 2-storey landed house with 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
She is a helper at French Embassy in Singapore.
She is serving 1 person, Sir.
She do household chores and cooking.
There are 2 other helpers.
It is still in French Embassy, if the Ambassador change, they also change Employer name.
She does all housework, organizing, preparing the food, cooking etc.
She does all the housework, sweeping, ironing, mopping, cooking.
It is a Condo with 3 bedrooms & 3 toilets.
Employer is a Polish family : Sir, Ma'am and newborn baby.
She take care all the baby's needs, shower, feeding, give milk, change clothes, change diaper etc.
She also does all the household chores, cooking and marketing.
She also take care of one dog.
It is a Condo with 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets.
Serving 4 people, Sir, Ma'am, 4yo child and a newborn baby.
She prepare all the child's and baby's daily needs.
She also do all the general housework and cooking.
It is an HDB with 3 bedrooms and 2 toilets.
She take care of the 3 children needs, shower, prepare for school, give food, play with them etc.
Do all housework and cooking as well in the house.
It is a Condo wioth 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
Serving 4 person : Sir, Ma'am, 4yo girl and a newborn baby.
She takes care of the baby and the child, ensuring all their needs are provided, give milk, shower, change diaper, play with them etc.
Doing all the basic housework, marketing and cooking.
It is a Condo with 3 bedrooms & 3 toilets
Serving 5 people : Sir, Ma'am, 3 kids, 3, 2 and newborn baby.
She takes care of the baby and the child, ensuring all their needs are provided, give milk, shower, change diaper, play with them etc.
Does all the household chores and cooking.

She can cook Chinese and Western dishes like Quinoa salad, risotto recipes, buttered chicken, lemon or ginger chicken, pizza, baked chicken with veggies, stir fry meat, fish and veggies etc.

She can speak English

She is willing to care for the elderly, babies, children, and individuals with disabilities as well.

She is Not Afraid of dogs.

Video & Telephone interviews are available.

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Joyce Ann Mendoza Ramirez was born and raised in Quezon City, Philippines. She was taught the importance of respect, honesty, and hard work—values that she carries with her in everything she does.

After finishing high school at Batasan Hills National High School in 2005, followed her dream of becoming a nurse. She was able to study Nursing up to my fourth year in college. Unfortunately, due to financial difficulties, She wasn’t able to complete the course. Still,her time in nursing school gave her valuable knowledge about health care and child care, which helped her a lot in both life and work.

Before going abroad, She worked locally as a cashier in several establishments. These taught her how to deal with people, handle responsibility, and manage time under pressure.

In May 2016 to Nov 2016, I took a leap of faith and accepted a job in TAIWAN, worked for a Taiwanese family in a large three-storey home with six bedrooms. It was my first time working overseas, and it taught me to be strong, independent, and adaptable. The household was big—three storeys and five bedrooms—and she served as an all-around helper. She was responsible for cleaning, laundry, ironing, cooking, and most importantly, caring for the children.

At present, she is focusing on her application and helping with household chores at home while waiting for an opportunity to work in Singapore. She hopes to continue working abroad so she can support my husband and help provide for our future. And am always open to learning and am willing to try new recipes, especially if given a chance to work in a home with different food traditions.

Marilou’s early career included non-domestic work roles such as a factory worker (2018–2019) and later as a secretary (2019–2020). These roles equipped her with discipline, time management, and communication skills—traits that have proven invaluable in her transition to domestic work. The household included a couple and their three young children, aged 4, 3, and 2. Marilou served as an all-around housemaid, performing a full range of household duties: general cleaning, laundry, cooking, and, most importantly, childcare. Her child-minding duties included meal preparation, feeding, bathing, dressing, and engaging them in educational and recreational activities.

In addition to childcare, Marilou is well-versed in routine household maintenance such as vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and kitchen management. She is comfortable cooking a variety of Filipino dishes and is open to learning new recipes and foreign cuisines. Her adaptability, positive attitude, and willingness to grow make her a valuable addition to any household.

Marilou is also open to elderly care and is willing to undergo any necessary training. Moreover, she is willing to take on gardening tasks as needed, demonstrating her versatility and work ethic.

Desiree completed her secondary education at Gregorio Perfecto High School, graduating in 2004. Shortly after, she entered the workforce to support her family. From 2004 to 2009, she worked as a factory worker, gaining valuable discipline and a strong work ethic. She then transitioned to a customer-facing role as a promo dicer from 2010 to 2011.

In pursuit of better opportunities, Desiree later ventured abroad to work as a domestic helper.

KUWAIT (March 2017 to March 2025). She served a Kuwaiti family in a three-bedroom, three-story home, primarily taking care of an 86-year-old elderly woman with diabetes. Her role included daily assistance with the elderly’s needs and also involved visiting the grandchildren’s quarters on the first floor, where she supported children aged 15, 12, and 9 with their routines. She is confident in performing childcare duties such as preparing meals, feeding, bathing, dressing, and engaging in educational activities. She has a nurturing and responsible nature, making her well-suited for households that require attentive and proactive childcare.

In addition to her caregiving skills, Desiree is proficient in household chores including cleaning, laundry, ironing, dishwashing, and general home organization. She is an efficient and meticulous worker who takes pride in maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

In the kitchen, Desiree is skilled in preparing Filipino dishes and has also learned to cook simple Arabic meals, including biryani rice. She is open and eager to learn more foreign cuisines if given the opportunity, showing her adaptability and willingness to grow in her role.

Currently, Desiree is managing her household in Navotas while awaiting approval for a new overseas employment opportunity in Singapore.

Despite the challenges of raising her children alone, she remains determined, hardworking, and committed to providing them with a better life. Rosemarie completed her secondary education at Sugpon National High School in 2005.

In November 2018, Rosemarie began her journey as a domestic worker in Singapore. Her first employer was a local Singaporean family with three young children, including a newborn. Living in a three-bedroom HDB flat, she managed all household responsibilities—cleaning, cooking, and caring for the children with dedication and love. She completed her two-year contract in November 2020.

In October 2021 - Present, she resumed work in Singapore, this time serving a Singaporean-Swiss family. In their four-bedroom HDB home, she continued to demonstrate her reliability and nurturing nature, taking care of a newborn and a four-year-old while managing household chores, cooking, and occasionally doing the marketing. She also enjoys cooking and has become proficient in preparing a variety of Filipino and Chinese dishes, always willing to learn new cuisines as needed.

Her employers have found her to be trustworthy, adaptable, and warm-hearted. She is also open to doing tasks such as gardening and car washing when required.

Through perseverance and a quiet strength, Rosemarie has proven that she is not just a worker—but a caregiver with heart, skill, and unwavering dedication.