WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (March 2017 - April 2019):
She worked in Saudi for a working couple with a 1 month old baby girl. Her duties focused on caring for the newborn baby, doing housework, laundry, ironing, and cooking. She prepared the baby's formula, and after 6 months preparing soft food for her. The madam gave her a set schedule for cleaning tasks. She finished her contract and was a solo worker.
- Duties: Full-time nanny/babysitter for one child from age 1 month. Responsible for all baby's needs, and began teaching ABCs, shapes, colors, and numbers from age 1.
- Childcare: 70%
- Co-workers: None (sole helper)
- Reason for leaving: Contract finished; applicant sought work in another country.
2. Muscat, Oman (August 2019 - January 2024):
Merlynda worked in Oman for a couple with 4 kids: 5 months old, 9, 10, 15 y.o. Her main duties focused on cleaning, laundry, and cooking. The mother was stay at home and did most of the infant care. Cooking was a big part of her focus. She finished her contract and was a solo worker.
- Duties: General housekeeping including cleaning, cooking, laundry, and ironing for a family of six. Provided limited childcare for four children.
- Childcare: 10%
- Co-workers: None (sole helper)
- Reason for leaving: Contract finished; applicant chose to seek local work.
COOKING SKILLS:
• Enjoys cooking: Yes
• Cuisine expertise: Filipino, Arabic. Interested in learning Chinese cuisine.
• Meals per day: 3
• Special diets: Yes; has learned keto recipes and is capable of preparing special diet meals.
• Favorite dish: Steamed fish mixed with cooked potato, seasoned with salt and pepper.
• Enjoys learning recipes: Yes
OTHER DETAILS:
• Pet Willingness: Yes; loves cats and dogs and is willing to care for pets.
• Special Skills: Basic body massage, fast learner, follows instructions well, can work with minimal supervision. Certified in TESDA NC2 Housekeeping with a focus on cleaning.