Catherine B

Written By Allan Smith

### Key Facts

• Age: 38

• Marital Status: Partner/Spouse: Live-in companion (14-year relationship); supports her decision to work in Hong Kong

• Children: Yes – two children, ages 14 and 10; currently cared for by the applicant’s mother

• Sibling Position: 3rd

• Household Support: The applicant’s mother takes care of the children while she works abroad

• Family supports HK decision: Yes

EDUCATION:

• Highest Education: College Level (2nd year)

• Field of Study: Elementary Education

English: Conversational

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Work Experience Overview

9 years in Saudi serving one family.

  • - Duties: Private nanny for a family of 1 adult and 2 children. Cared for children from birth. Responsibilities included feeding, keeping children clean, teaching them, and providing full-time care while the mother was away.

    - Childcare: More than 50% (primarily childcare)

    - Co-workers: None (sole caregiver)

    - Reason for leaving: Finished contract; chose not to renew in order to apply to Hong Kong for better salary

  • - Duties: Personal assistant in a pharmacy; assisted customers

    - Childcare: None

    - Co-workers: Not specified

    - Reason for leaving: Not specified (transitioned to overseas work)

  • • Enjoys cooking: Yes

    • Cuisine expertise: Filipino (willing to train in Chinese and Western food)

    • Meals per day: 3

    • Special diets: Yes (vegetarian, low-sodium, diabetic-friendly)

    • Favorite dish: Meat

    • Enjoys learning recipes: Yes

  • • Pet Willingness: Yes (comfortable with cats)

    • Special Skills: Elderly care

Allan Smith

Allan Smith is the owner of Arrow Employment Services in Hong Kong. Hiring a helper from another country and culture is difficult and misunderstandings are common. Our goal is to help you “find and keep a good helper”. If you are looking for work, our goal is to “help you find and keep a good job”. We help you navigate the often difficult employer - employee relationship.

http://arrowes.hk
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