Marydin D.
- Age: 31
- Education: High School
- Experience: 2 year(s) overseas experience (Hong Kong)
- Marital Status: Single (Legal)
- Children: Yes – 3 children (11,9,5); cared for by the applicant’s mother during the day; applicant and partner share responsibility for the children.
- Sibling Position: Eldest
SUMMARY BIO:
Marydin is a 31-year-old domestic helper currently employed in Hong Kong, where she cares for two children (ages 12 and 11) and manages household duties. She has a strong background in Filipino cooking and is eager to learn new cuisines and special diet preparations. A dedicated mother of three and eldest sibling, Marydin is committed to completing her current contract and is motivated by providing a better future for her family.
Location: Mindanao
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- Duties: Taking care of children (ages 12 and 11), cleaning, and marketing.
- Family composition: 3 adults and 2 children, Popo lives next door and helps take care of the children when Marydin is working.
- Childcare: 40% childcare / 60% household duties
- Co-workers: No co-workers (works alone)
- Reason for leaving: Plans to finish contract . She was thinking she would go home and not renew the contract because her mother was sick but it is ok now, but her employer already arranged for a replacement. She will wait in HK for the visa and hopes to take home leave around the end of year if her next employer will agree to that.
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• Enjoys cooking: Yes
• Cuisine expertise: Filipino cuisine; a little bit of Chinese food; no Western food but willing to learn. She would give herself 3.5/5 stars for cooking
• Meals per day: Breakfast and dinner; sometimes lunch if the family wants to eat at home.
• Special diets: Has prepared sweet potato and boiled eggs for employers; needs guidance for other special diet meals (e.g., vegetarian, low-sodium, diabetic-friendly).
• Favorite dish: All dishes she prepares for her employers.
• Enjoys learning recipes: Yes – loves to learn something new.
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• Pet Willingness: Yes – comfortable with both dogs and cats.
• Special Skills: No experience in infant or elderly care but willing to learn; in cleaning, she prioritizes tasks to budget her time effectively.