Jovelyn A

Written By Allan Smith

Key Facts

- Age: 26 (turning 27 in November)

- Education: Senior High School Graduate

- Experience: Worked in Saudi Arabia from 2024–2026 and in the Philippines from 2016–2018

- Marital Status: Single Parent

- Children: 1 child, age 5

- Sibling Position: 2/2 siblings

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Work experience summary:

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from April 2024 to June 2026, Jovelyn spent most of her time caring for the youngest child, who was an infant when she arrived; she also hand-washed clothes, cleaned, and ironed. In Imus City, Cavite, from 2016 to 2018, she cared for two children and helped with washing, cleaning, ironing, and infant care when needed.

  • Family composition:  - 6-person household  - 2 adults: working c’ouple - 4 children, ages 20, 16, 10, and 2 y.o.

    Youngest child was under 1 year old when she arrived

    - Duties:

     - Primary infant care including feeding, bathing, playing, naps, and sleep support.

     - Hand-washing clothes, cleaning 5 rooms and 7 bathrooms, and ironing

    - Childcare:  - About 70% of working time focused on infant care for the youngest child

    - Co-workers:  - 1 co-helper who handled cooking, kitchen cleaning, and occasional baby assistance

    - Reason for leaving:  - Finished contract and voluntarily extended 3 more months with the same employer

  • - Family composition: 4-person household: - 2 adults & 2 children, ages 10 and 2

    - Duties:  - Washing, cleaning, ironing, and caring for two children

     - Assisted grandmother with infant care when needed

    - Childcare: - About 30% of working time on childcare  - About 70% of working time on household duties

    - Co-workers:  - None

    - Reason for leaving:  - Employer family relocated

  • - Filipino:  - Sinigang, Adobo, and fried dishes

    - Cooking Frequency:  - Prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner

    - Special Skills:  - Can prepare vegetarian meals

     - Has experience preparing food related to infant and toddler care

  • - Willingness: Has dogs and a cat at home

  • Easy to communicate with, has relevant skills, understood my questions the first time and gave appropriate answers. I think she will do well in HK.

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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