WORK EXPERIENCE:
Mary Ann is a full time housewife and mother. She normally wakes up at 5:30 a.m., prepares breakfast for her kids and gets them ready and off to school. She then does housework, laundry, prepares lunch for her kids, then more cleaning, dinner preparation, and night time routine. She usually goes to bed between 8-9 p.m.
Manila, Philippines (Jan 2019 - Jan 2021):
She worked in Manila as a domestic worker for a couple with 2 kids: 6, 1 y.o. The mother of the madam also lived in the home. Her duties included caring for the children, cooking for the employer, and housekeeping. She finished her contract.
- Duties: All-around housemaid; responsible for cooking, cleaning, laundry, and childcare for a baby.
- Childcare: Primary duties were household cooking and cleaning; childcare was a secondary responsibility.
- Co-workers: None; she was the sole helper in the household.
- Reason for leaving: Contract finished after 2 years. It was not renewed as she needed to care for her own child.
COOKING SKILLS:
• Enjoys cooking: Yes
• Cuisine expertise: Filipino cuisine
• Meals per day: 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Favorite dish: Pork Adobo and Sweet and Sour Fish
• Enjoys learning recipes: Yes
OTHER DETAILS:
• Pet Willingness: Yes, loves pets. Has personal experience with cats and dogs at home.
• Special Skills: Infant/baby care, drawing from experience with her own three children.
Location: Mindanao