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Hiring a maid in Singapore: 6 tips

9th June 2022 by Dinesh Ajith 3 Min Read

https://expatliving.sg/hiring-a-maid-in-singapore-tips-from-an-agency/

Why hire a maid in Singapore?

If you’re having trouble juggling work, household chores and looking after little ones, hiring a maid is a convenient solution that will free up loads of time. Hiring a live-in maid offers the advantage of flexibility in planning your daily schedule. And you’ll never have to scramble to find a babysitter when last-minute plans come up! You’ll also be able to come up with cleaning and grocery shopping schedules that are ideal for your situation.

Before looking for a maid to hire, however, there are some important things to take note of to ensure a pleasant working relationship with your new helper. You should also take the time to familiarise yourself with FDW (Foreign Domestic Worker) rights prescribed by the Ministry of Manpower. Favent Employment Services, an professional maid agency, offers the following six helpful tips for hiring a maid in Singapore, from interviews to health considerations.

#1 Hire a maid with the right experience

In addition to general experience, it’s always a good idea to hire a maid who has the relevant experience for your situation. If you have children, especially younger ones, you’ll want to hire a maid with prior experience looking after kids. If your helper’s chores include looking after pets, you’ll also want to make sure they are comfortable with cats and dogs. Elderly family members who need additional support may also be an important consideration when looking for a maid to hire.

Maid to Hire in Singapore

 

#2 Understand how your helper handles conflicts

Unlike most employment situations, your helper is living at home with you. Because of this, it’s even more important to gain an understanding of their conflict management style. When interviewing a candidate, ask them difficult questions like how they would react if they were unhappy with something you did. A healthy and open approach to communication is essential to ensure a harmonious working relationship.

#3 Make sure they can communicate in your language

As illustrated in the previous point, communication is important. That’s why it’s essential to make sure that your helper is able to speak effectively in your language. While maids in Singapore are required to pass an English test, it’s still important to check if you can communicate well enough for your needs.

#4 Discuss their priorities

Another factor to consider is your helper’s personal priorities. Most of the time, domestic helpers in Singapore often have obligations and family commitments back home. In addition to this, factor in their future plans because this will affect their availability for long-term employment. Asking why they need the job also gives you a better idea of their goals.

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#5 Opt for a health insurance package

During the course of your helpers employment, it’s likely they’ll fall sick at some point in time. Of course, there’s always a chance of more serious, unpredicted health issues cropping up. As an employer, it’s essential to sign up for a health insurance package to ensure that you’re able to support your helper when she’s sick. Having insurance for your maid will minimise any additional healthcare-related costs. Additionally, most maid agencies in Singapore will be able to help with finding a suitable insurance situation.

#6 Set a clear budget for hiring a maid

Another key factor in the process of hiring a maid is your budget. To ensure a streamlined, fuss-free process, you should have a clear budget that’s communicated clearly to the maid agency. This ensures that you aren’t wasting time with the wrong candidates. Also remember to take into account the maid agency fees as well.

How to hire a maid in Singapore through an professional agency

Hiring a maid in Singapore can be a complicated process. By going through a professional, certified agency, you’ll eliminate the hassle and enjoy a much smoother process. Favent Employment Service has been in the business since 2019. The maid agency offers free consultations on FDW insurance as well as training programs for child care and spoken English. They can also help with hiring a maid for the elderly in Singapore. For more information on Favent’s services and hiring a maid, click here.

Favent Employment Services
8826 9345 | admin@favent.sg

 

Written in collaboration with Favent Employment Services.


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Dinesh Ajith

Dinesh is a seasoned writer and editor with seven years of experience covering travel, restaurants and bars. His interests include film photography, cheesy 90s monster flicks, and scouring the island for under-the-radar craft beer bars.

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