Releasing Gd Helper Due to Relocation

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mummybee

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Due to relocation to Singapore, we will be releasing our helper in December and now endeavour to find a good employer for her before we go. Her last day with us would be mid December (around 9th).

Josephina (we call her Josie) is 48 years old, although she looks younger and has more energy than me running after my active 2 yr old daughter as well as keeping our apt spotlessly clean. The single one thing I like abt Josie is that she takes her childminding very seriously, and keeps close to my daughter whenever they go out to clubhse or playgroups (she doesn't bring cell phone when out with my daughter). As some of you in this forum would know, my daughter has severe food allergies but Josie has never had an "accident" mixing / contaminating food. She is ever trying to cook palatable dishes for my daughter with the limited food variety available. She is a good story reader and singer.

Josie is also an efficient worker in cleaning / general household duties. She is independent and I let her manage grocery shopping money without problems. Oh yes, she is fantastic in ironing, even my silks and husband's suitpants!

However, Josie is not an angel and has her shortcomings, amongst which include a strong character developed from her extensive yrs of experience. She is not scared of reprimanding / desciplining my daughter (which didn;t sit well with me at first) and is certainly not timid. She would better suit a family who would embrace her as part of the family.

If you want more details or wish to talk to me in person, do PM me for my contact details. You are also most welcome to interview her on Sundays.

Thanks
 
I would have thought that a strong character was not a "shortcoming".

And that being prepared to dicipline a naughty or disobedient child was a necessary part of the job!

She sounds fabulous - and I've forwarded your message to a couple of friends looking for help.
 
Would like to know if Josephina has experience in looking after new borns?
Also is there a retirement age for domestic helpers? Thought about this because Josephina is already 48!
 
Yes, SS@HK, Josie has taken care of two newborns (2 separate households) one of which was a premature baby requiring her 24-7 care. Re retirement age, there is no limit so long as it is mututal agreement from both employer and employee. My aunt re-hired her 65-yr-old helper just for cooking.
 
hi there

i am interested in hiring a trustworthy helper who can help me with my newborn. Am new here in HK (from Spore actually) but i am only due in Jan 08. I will be returning to Spore for my delivery and confinement period, hence will only return to HK in Feb 08. If i get her in Dec, is she willing to travel with me to Spore for 2-3 months?
 
I have recently moved to Hong Kong and I am currently looking for a domestic helper. I am living in Midlevels and have 2 children (2 years and 4 years).

Could you send me contact details for Josie - I am very keen to meet her.

Many thanks
 
Hi mummybee, just curious, why would you not consider bringing your maid with you? My family will also be relocating to singapore sometimes next year and am thinking of bringing our maid, which has been very caring to my 4.5 month old baby boy. Everyone tells me that it is not easy to find a good maid. But of course, we need to pay her the HK salary given the contract. If you have any good leads to find a good maid in Singapore, I would love to know.
 
Hi a_mum, we did ask Josie but sadly she is not keen and said she will have difficulty gaining entry into S'pore cos of the strict laws governing helpers and maximum age limit (38 apparently?). Although I am not sure if this is the real reason, I totally understand why she is coming from. To uproot and settle in a new country is not for everyone, especialyl since she has friends here.

Wish I have leads to good helpers in s'pore! Now relying on friends there to look for recommendations.
 
Releasing Gd Helper Due to Relocation-Reply

I am expecting a baby in next April 2008 and looking for a philippinno helper to take care of the new born baby.

Josephina's profile sounds fit to us. What's your contact number which we can discuss more.

My cell phone number is 92208526.

Sindy
 
I have two helpers at the moment and one of them is going home soon. Is your helper willing to work together with another helper? If so, please send me her number. Thank you.
 
Hi Slam, Hellenlau and everybody, very sorry to say that Josie has found a new employer and is no longer available for interviews. Thanks everyone for your interest and good luck finding the perfect helper..

MB
 
Hi Mummybee

Has your helper alrady found a new employer or is she still looking. I have a newborn due in mid April and would like to emloy a helper around the end of March. I live in the new territories do you think she would be interested? How can I contact her to chat?

thanks
 
Excellent helper 'Josie' looking for a new employer

Josie (the helper referred to in the original post) has been with us for over 4.5 years (since 'mummybee' left HK) and Josie has been a wonderful helper. Unfortunately we are now relocating and cannot take her with us. As such we are looking to help her find a good employer before we leave. Her last day with us will be 27th of August.

Josie has helped to look after our 2 very energetic and independent-minded young children.
Josie is not afraid to correct the children should they misbehave which I like. She is also quick to find out what events/ activities are available for the children, which helps when organising schedules.
Josie can organise play-dates with the children’s friends when appropriate. She can play with/ read to/ sing with the children, which they really like.

Josie is an excellent cook. She is interested in cooking and in trying out new recipes and foods. Josie will happily organise the grocery shopping (and the menu planning as well once she knows your food tastes).
Josie can also look after the cleaning/ general household duties.

Should both parents be working, Josie can easily manage the household duties and the children with minimal instruction.
Josie can think on the spot and organise things in a practical and sensible manner which means she can be relied upon to deal with any situation. Josie has a strong character and will voice her opinion when appropriate.
It is not necessary to give her instructions on a day to day basis - just to let her know schedules, appointments, etc.

Josie has travelled and worked in a number of countries and has extensive experience working with all ages (newborn babies, young and older children, and the elderly). She has worked for both Asian and Caucasian families.
Her pay reflects her experience, her common sense, and her ability to manage whatever comes her way in a practical and sensible manner.

She would suit a family who would embrace her as part of the family. It has been a pleasure to have Josie help us and our family will miss her.

Josie is available for interview on Sundays.

If you want more information please feel free to pm me.
 
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