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She supported our family while we were living in Singapore and also spent time with us in the United States, so she is very comfortable adapting to different households, routines, and expectations. One thing I particularly appreciated was how proactive she was about our children’s social lives. If she noticed that they connected well with another child, she would make an effort to get to know the caregiver and help arrange future playdates. I always felt confident that she understood our expectations and used good judgment when caring for our girls. She communicates well and was always willing to adjust to how we wanted things done rather than assuming there was only one way to do something. While cooking was not the primary focus of her role with us, she was capable in the kitchen and, importantly, was very open to learning and trying new recipes when we asked. .

from Employer Letter of Recommendation for Ana Joy Sudario Tecson I am pleased to recommend Ms. Ana Joy Sudario Tecson (Joy), who has worked with our family since December 2014. Joy joined us when our eldest son was just one year old. He is now 13, and she has since helped us raise two more children, now aged 9 and 5, whom she has cared for since birth. Joy's greatest strength is her gentle and patient approach to caring for young children. A trained teacher in the Philippines, she has a naturally calm temperament and treats children with kindness and care. Even in stressful or frustrating situations, she does not raise her voice, lose her temper, or resort to physical punishment. Throughout her years with our family, we have always known her to be gentle and non-aggressive with our children. This has given us great peace of mind, particularly when they were babies and toddlers. We have trusted Joy to care for our children independently from the beginning. She manages school drop-offs and pick-ups, accompanies them to activities by public transport or Grab, prepares snacks and baby food, and organises playground outings and playdates. She has also spent countless hours playing with them, from Play-Doh and dolls to painting and badminton, adapting to their interests as they grew. We trust her fully with our children and have left them in her care overnight on numerous occasions. Joy is also well organised, independent, and excellent at housekeeping. I have always trusted her to manage her own schedule and daily responsibilities. She is reliable, follows routines well, and takes pride in keeping our home clean and tidy. Her regular duties include cleaning, ironing, and preparing dinner five days a week. Joy cooks simple family meals and follows recipes well. Over the years, she has learned several dishes we enjoy, including ratatouille, tabbouleh, chicken fajitas, and pasta. She is willing to learn new recipes with guidance. She is also responsible for tracking household expenses, which she does carefully and consistently. She can manage a budget and is familiar with cashless payments including GrabPay. In our household, Joy works Monday to Friday, with flexible duties and limited childcare responsibilities on Saturdays. She has Sundays and public holidays off and returns to the Philippines at least once a year. After nearly 12 years with our family, Joy has become an important part of our children's lives. As they are now older and increasingly independent, we no longer require full-time household help. Joy is best suited to families with calm, easy-going children and a structured, predictable household. She thrives in peaceful, organised environments where expectations are clear and routines are well established. While she has experience caring for children with different personalities, she is most effective with those who respond well to gentle guidance and consistent routines. She is less suited to highly active or strong-willed children who ...