All About Full-Time Maids

[starlight1968sg]

doodbug\" post_id=\"2108001\" time=\"1683600353\" user_id=\"13281:

I used Dan Services, Lucky Plaza.

I sent a PM to you. Tks

[starlight1968sg]

I went to a few agencies in Beauty World. The fee ranges from $350 to $400

[doodbug]

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2108011\" time=\"1683605552\" user_id=\"14025:

I went to a few agencies in Beauty World. The fee ranges from $350 to $400

Some of the agent fees include the OWWA/POEA fees, which are not free either lol

[starlight1968sg]

doodbug\" post_id=\"2108001\" time=\"1683600353\" user_id=\"13281:

I used Dan Services, Lucky Plaza.

I called; quite a pleasant conversation

[starlight1968sg]

For families with a Filipino helper, I doubt anybody has DIY for her home leave (ie return to Philippines for 2 wks then back to Spore to continue working) bec the process seems too much to handle.


Today I went to some maid agencies opposite Beauty World MRT. I was quoted a range of cost from $330 to $480.

A kind mum suggested an agency which quoted me $260 though location a bit far as I live in the west.

I still hv some time to search for lower quotes (am I crazy to spend time on such when I can spend on watching kdrama or cdrama etc ) as helper will be returning in late Sep.

[zac's mum]

manorway\" post_id=\"2107315\" time=\"1683080605\" user_id=\"9303:

Thank you Starlight and Zac's mom. Will check out the places.

Hi manorway, for your info.

https://ntuchealth.sg/elderly-care/locations/senior-day-care-heartbeat-bedok

Today when I was having lunch at Heartbeat@Bedok with my friend who lives nearby, she told me there is a similar eldercare centre there which takes in dementia patients, with optional shuttle bus too. First time i heard of this chain. They have many other branches too. Website above.

[manorway]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2110070\" time=\"1685617156\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2110070 time=1685617156 user_id=53606]
Hi manorway, for your info.

https://ntuchealth.sg/elderly-care/locations/senior-day-care-heartbeat-bedok

Today when I was having lunch at Heartbeat@Bedok with my friend who lives nearby, she told me there is a similar eldercare centre there which takes in dementia patients, with optional shuttle bus too. First time i heard of this chain. They have many other branches too. Website above.[/quote]

Thanks so much Zac's mum! Will check it out.

[manorway]

Do you pay for your maid’s data plan and/or give her the home WIFI password?


Some say should pay for maid’s data plan so maid can be contactable on off days and when take kids/elderly out without employer. At home, so give WIFI password so maid can update employer with handphone.

But others say if we pay for data/give WIFI access, maid will be using phone more than normal. Hard to control. If maid is looking at phone a lot, how to watch young kids and elderly?

Please share your thoughts and experience. Thanks in advance.

[starlight1968sg]

I don’t pay for her hp and usage.

[starlight1968sg]

From 1 Jul 2023, MOM requires helper's insurance coverage of 60k per year

https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/eligibility-and-requirements/insurance-requirements

This translates to a huge increase in premiums payable.

Which insurer did you buy for your maid's medical insurance plan?

Thank you.