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Maids can do many things, and the most important is they buy you back time! ⏱️

Coming home after a long day at work, only to be greeted by a mountain of house chores, can be exhausting. 

It leaves little to no time for what really matters—spending quality moments with your kids or simply relaxing. 

Does it feel like everything’s on your shoulders? 🪨

If you’re feeling drained, maybe it’s time to consider hiring a maid and take back the time that you deserve.

Basic Responsibilities of A Maid

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Every employer is different and has different job requirements for their household.

But every maid is equipped with the basic skills that most employers require.

A maid’s role is all about keeping the household running smoothly. 

Here’s a snapshot of their typical duties:

Maids Keep Your House Clean And Tidy

This includes vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and sweeping all the rooms.

She also cleans the bath area, toilets, sinks, and mirrors.

Additionally, maids help keep the kitchen spotless, from countertops to stovetops, and wash the dishes. (No more piling up dishes in the sink!) 🍽️

Tired of making the bed in the morning, no worries, a maid can handle it!

Let Your Maid Run Your Errands

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Grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, or anything else that pops up. 🛍️

Just give the instructions and let her take care of it!

Prepare Home Cooked Meals

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Are you always eating outside food? 

Let your maid help you prepare food at home! 

Some are even really good at cooking and they are like your own private chef. 😋

These tasks make a huge difference in daily life, giving you the breathing room to focus on other things.

Ask For Maids With Specialised Skills 

Every maid is a unique individual, with their own skill set.

Some have more experience taking care of the elderly while others have more with children. 

There are even those who know how to assist the disabled or people with special needs.

Maids Are Trained To Provide Elderly Care

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Do you have an elderly person at your home that requires additional support while you are away at work? 

Trained in elderly care, maids can pay special attention to elderly needs and prevent any accidents from happening. 🧓

If your elderly parent requires medication, you can instruct them to administer medication accordingly. 

(Tip: Make sure to check that your maid is either trained or has experience with providing elderly care. Ask them questions regarding elderly care during the interview)

Maids Are Trained To Care For Infants And Children

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If you have young children that require care, find maids that are specialised in providing child care.

Changing diapers, preparing baby food, or accompanying them outside, a reliable helper is crucial to your child’s development.

Special Job Requirements

Remember that you are hiring a person, and each individual is unique. 

Other than the basic responsibilities listed above, it is important to clarify any special job requirements for the maid. 

While most maids are trained for the typical duties, do take note that they may be less familiar with unusual functions. 

Be patient and expect them to take a while to learn the job. 

Taking a chance on maids (especially those with a good attitude), you may even discover secret talents that are helpful to you.

As the maid industry likes to say at the end of the day, a good hire comes down to luck

What Do Maid Agencies Do?

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If you’re considering hiring a maid, it may be challenging to begin.

First, it involved you being able to find a willing candidate for the job. 

Then you have to navigate the legal complexities to properly bring in a foreign domestic worker.

A maid agency can help you do away with all the headaches. 🤕

Large Network Of Maids Seeking Employment

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Maid agencies do the work of finding candidates that match your needs.

They work with overseas partners to pre-screen the job seekers.

So, you don’t have to worry about finding a suitable maid candidate.

Familiarity Of Handling The Paperwork

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The Ministry Of Manpower has many procedures to follow and paperwork to submit. 

Missing details will cause a delay in the hiring, and that could be problematic depending on how urgent you require the help.

Let the professional handle the process and soon your helper will be at the doorstep.

Post Placement Service To Ensure Maid Settles In Well

After your maid starts working, you may still face problems down the road. 

They might not be familiar with the culture and start experiencing adaptation issues. 

Or have their own personal issue that affects their work performance. 

In those scenarios, you do not want to be alone.

An agency can mediate the process by speaking to the maid as maids are usually more forthcoming with the agency. (Think, do you really speak your mind when talking to your work boss 🤔)

A maid can be a lifesaver if you have many things on your plate.

Many households have gotten back valuable time with their loved ones with a maid in the house.

What are you waiting for? Get your helper now!

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