Manilyn T is a 34 y.o single parent with 2 kids: 17b, 12g. Her mother looks after the kids so that she can work overseas. She is 5/6 siblings.
She finished 4 years of high school and speaks fluent English. She studied caregiving in HK for 2 months.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Hong Kong (April 21, 2024 - July 2025):
She worked in Hong Kong (Tuen Mun) for a single dad with a 15 y.o. son. Her duties focused on housekeeping, shopping, cooking, laundry, and ironing. The son split time between his 2 parents who shared custody. The job ended when the employer moved to Costa Rica. She went home to spend time with her children.
- Duties: Cooking, cleaning, and washing clothes for a household with 1 adult and 1 teenager (aged 15).
- Childcare: Minimal; duties focused on household tasks.
- Co-workers: Worked alone.
- Reason for leaving: Employer relocation.
Hong Kong (March 11, 2022 - March 11, 2024): She worked in HK Tsing Yi for a working couple with 2 kids: 5 & 7 y.o. Her duties included housework, laundry, ironing, car washing, shopping and cooking. She picked the kids up from school and took them to their activities. She cooked 3 meals a day, 3 dishes per meal. Her old employer offered her a job so she decided not to renew with this employer.
- Duties: Housekeeping, cooking, car washing, and childcare for two children (aged 5 and 7) in a household with 2 adults.
- Childcare: 50%
- Co-workers: Worked alone.
- Reason for leaving: Finished contract.
Hong Kong (September 2019 - Feb 2022): She worked in HK Tuen Mun for a single man with one child, age 10. The sir was separated from his wife at the time, so for most of the contract there was only the sir and his son. She did housework, laundry, ironing, shopping & cooking. She renewed her contract but then the employer decided he didn't need a helper anymore. Because it was Covid-19 pandemic, she was able to stay in HK and process a visa to work for another employer.
- Duties: Housekeeping and cooking for a household with 1 adult and 1 child (aged 10). Focus was on cooking and cleaning.
- Childcare: Minimal; duties focused on household tasks.
- Co-workers: Worked alone.
- Reason for leaving: Unfinished contract; employer decided they no longer needed help.
Lebanon (2015 - 2019): She worked in Lebanon for a working couple with 2 kids: 3 y.o., 8 months. Her duties focused on caring for the 2 children. She slept with the baby and did the night feedings. She also did housework, laundry, car washing, cooking, and cared for 1 dog. She finished 2 contracts.
- Duties: Housekeeping, cooking, car washing, and full childcare for two small children (aged 3 years and 8 months). Also cared for 1 dog.
- Childcare: 50%
- Co-workers: Worked alone.
- Reason for leaving: Finished 4-year contract.
COOKING SKILLS:
• Enjoys cooking: Yes
• Cuisine expertise: Filipino, Indian, Western, Chinese. Enjoys learning new recipes from YouTube.
• Meals per day: Comfortable preparing 2-3 dishes per meal.
• Special diets: Willing and able to prepare special diet meals (e.g., vegetarian, low-sodium, diabetic-friendly) by following instructions.
• Favorite dish: Chicken/vegetable curry, Cottage pie, Minced pork with eggplant.
• Enjoys learning recipes: Yes, from both online sources and employers.
OTHER DETAILS:
• Pet Willingness: Yes, comfortable with pets including cats (has cats at home).
• Special Skills: First Aid and CPR certified (2-month caregiver course). Specific experience in infant care, including night duty. Experienced in all general household duties (cleaning, laundry, car washing).
Medical: pending
Location: Western Visayas (Region VI)
Reference: ex Arrow