WORK EXPERIENCE:
Hong Kong (July 31, 2025 - February `14, 2026):
Magie worked in Hong Kong Cheung Sha Wan for a working couple with a newborn baby. Her duties included taking care of the newborn, housework, laundry, ironing, and cooking. Popo and Kung Kung lived next door. The baby slept with the grandparents. After breakfast Magie did the housework, laundry, and then went to the Popo's house where she cared for the baby until the parents got off work. The family ate the evening meal at the grandparents house. Kung Kung usually cooked the evening meal. After cleaning up the dinner, she went back with her employers to their house. She cleaned the main room, her employer's room and did some more laundry. She usually went off work at 10 p.m. She was suddenly terminated without any reason. The employer wrote "mutual agreement" on the termination form. When Magie pressed the madam to explain she said "Magie, if I have a family problem, I don't need to tell you about it."
- Duties: Cleaning, cooking, care for 1 cat pet.
- Childcare: 80% (approximate, focused on newborn)
- Co-workers: No other employed helper; grandparents helped with marketing.
- Reason for leaving: Terminated; stated as mutual agreement.
Hong Kong (June 2017 - June 2022):
Magie worked in HK Ma On Shan (Arrow Employer) for a working couple with 2 kids: 2 y.o., newborn. The madam was pregnant with the 2nd child when Magie started. Her duties focused on childcare and newborn care but also included housework, laundry, marketing, and cooking. She returned to the Philippines to start a family with her husband. She arranged for her sister in-law to come to HK and take her place. Her sister in-law is still working in HK with this employer.
- Duties: Cleaning, cooking, taking care of children, car washing.
- Childcare: 70%
- Co-workers: No other employed helper; grandparents in household helped with childcare and marketing.
- Reason for leaving: Contract finished; returned to the Philippines to stay with husband and have children.
United Arab Emirates (Sept 2014 - March 2017):
Magie worked in UAE for a couple with 2 kids: 2, 1 y.o. Her duties focused on childcare, and some housework. She had a co-worker who was focused on cleaning, while Magie focused on the children. She finished her contract. Her co-worker, an Indonesian did the cooking.
- Duties: Taking care of children, cleaning.
- Childcare: 70% (approximate)
- Co-workers: 1 other helper; applicant focused on childcare, the other on cooking, cleaning, and car washing.
- Reason for leaving: Resigned to take care of her late mother.
Jordan (April 2009 - 2013):
She worked in the kingdom of Jordan for a working couple with 2 kids: 2, 1 y.o. She did childcare, housework, laundry, ironing, and cooking. She finished 2 contracts.
- Duties: Taking care of children, cleaning, cooking.
- Childcare: 60% (approximate)
- Co-workers: No other employed helper; employer assisted with childcare during other tasks.
- Reason for leaving: Contract finished; sought work in UAE.
Manila, Philippines (April 2004 - 2007):
She worked in Manila as a housemaid before going abroad. Her employer had 2 kids: 1 y.o., newborn. She did childcare, newborn care, laundry, ironing, and cooking.
- Duties: Taking care of children, cooking, cleaning.
- Childcare: 70%
- Co-workers: 1 other housemaid; applicant focused on childcare, the other on cooking and cleaning.
- Reason for leaving: Resigned to finish college studies.
COOKING SKILLS:
• Enjoys cooking: Yes
• Cuisine expertise: Filipino, Chinese, Western
• Meals per day: Comfortable preparing 4 dishes
• Special diets: Yes, can prepare vegetarian, low-sodium, or diabetic-friendly meals.
• Favorite dish: Vegetables (steamed) and fish soup
• Enjoys learning recipes: Yes
OTHER DETAILS:
• Pet Willingness: Yes. Has experience caring for a cat. No dog experience but is willing and loves pets.
• Special Skills: Loves infant care.
SUMMARY BIO:
Magie Lozada is an experienced domestic helper with over 15 years of cumulative experience, primarily focused on childcare for infants and young children across the Middle East and Asia. She has a strong preference for roles where childcare is the primary duty (typically 60-80% of her responsibilities) and is a capable cook familiar with multiple cuisines. She is a married mother of two, with a supportive family childcare plan in place, and demonstrates a willing and positive attitude toward learning new skills, including pet care.