Leolyn E.
- Age: 37
- Education: 2nd year college undergraduate
- Experience: 0 year(s) overseas experience (Hong Kong, Middle East)
- Marital Status: Single (Legal)
- Children: Yes, 3 children (ages 18, 15, and 13) from a previous marriage (ex-husband). She is the primary financial provider and decision-maker.
- Sibling Position: 4/11
SUMMARY BIO:
Leolyn is a 37-year-old single mother of three with extensive overseas domestic work experience across Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. She has a strong background in infant and toddler care, as well as professional-level cooking (especially Arabic and Filipino cuisine), having served as a dedicated nanny and later as a family cook in her most recent position. Supported by her partner and her extended family, she is motivated to work in Hong Kong to build a secure future for her children.
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- Duties: First 2 years as a nanny for a 6-month-old baby. Then assigned as the family cook for 3 years (until 2026 per original plan). In Ramadan, prepared up to 7 meals daily.
- Family composition: 2 adults, 3 children (ages 6, 4, and 6 months at start)
- Childcare: Initially 100% for the baby; later transitioned to full-time cooking.
- Co-workers: Yes. Initially 1 co-worker. After 2 years they transferred to a bigger house and added 2 more co-workers. (she handled the baby, other handled cleaning and older children). Later moved to a new house with 4 maids (one lady driver, two for cleaning/childcare, and she was the cook).
- Reason for leaving: Finished contract
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- Duties: Primary caregiver for the toddler while the madam was at work; performed household chores while children slept. The madam became pregnant and gave birth during her employment, so she also cared for the newborn. They lived in a family compound and there was a shared cook who prepared all the meals. When she started she was taking care of the toddler, but after the madam gave birth to # 4 child, she also did newborn care.
- Family composition: 2 adults, 4 children (ages 8, 6, 3, and a newborn)
- Childcare: Majority (primary duty was toddler care)
- Co-workers: None (only helper)
- Reason for leaving: Finished contract and decided not to return
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- Duties: 100% childcare for twin babies (started when they were 6 months old). Only did household chores when the madam was home.
- Family composition: 2 adults, 2 children (twins)
- Childcare: 100%
- Co-workers: None (only helper)
- Reason for leaving: Finished contract
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• Enjoys cooking: Yes
• Cuisine expertise: Arabic food and Filipino food
• Meals per day: 3 meals (up to 7 during Ramadan)
• Special diets: Yes, can follow procedures for vegetarian, low-sodium, or diabetic-friendly meals.
• Favorite dish: Biryani Machubus and grilled chicken shawarma
• Enjoys learning recipes: Yes
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• Pet Willingness: Yes, comfortable with dogs and cats (owns a Shih Tzu).
• Special Skills: Infant care, elderly care, cooking, communication skills.
