Richelle D.G.
- Age: 36
- Education: Associate Degree (2 years) in Midwifery
- Experience: 0 year(s) overseas experience (Hong Kong, Singapore)
- Marital Status: Single
- Children: 2 (15-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter).
- Sibling Position: 2/4 of siblings
Summary Bio:
Richelle is a 36 y.o. single mother of 2 (ages 15 and 13) and a graduate of a 2-year Associate Degree in Midwifery. She has extensive overseas domestic work experience, including a 2-year contract in Singapore focused on infant care (80% childcare) and over 5 years in Hong Kong caring for both an elderly couple and a child-focused family. A confident cook specializing in Western, Italian, and Chinese cuisines, Richelle is willing to learn new recipes and special diets, though she is not comfortable with pets. She is the primary provider for her children, who are supported by her mother and brothers in the Philippines.
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- Duties: Childcare, washing clothes (hand wash and machine), cooking, ironing, car washing, general house cleaning.
Childcare: gets the children ready for school, takes them playdates, piano lessons, etc. 20% children
Co-worker: 1 who is mostly focused on the kids, and Richelle is more housework and cooking (a main duty)
- Family composition: working couple, Kung Kung and popo, 3 kids: 6, 8, 10 y.oo.
- Reason for leaving: Still employed (interview conducted during current contract). Won't renew, because she wants a solo job without a co-worker.
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- Duties: Elderly care, washing clothes (hand wash and machine), cooking, ironing, car washing, general house cleaning. Richelle accompanied the wife whenever she went out. Cooking was a big part of the job, and Madam taught her many cuisines.
- Family composition: 2 Elderly, couple in good health. household (details not specified)
- Reason for leaving: Employer decided to move to Australia; contract ended early.
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- Duties: Primary caregiver for a 1-month-old baby; also handled cleaning, ironing, washing dishes, washing clothes, cooking, and marketing.
- Family composition: 3 family members (2 adults/couples and 1 baby)
- Childcare: 80% childcare / 20% housework
- Co-workers: None (worked alone)
- Reason for leaving: Finished contract; wanted to explore new opportunities in Hong Kong.
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• Enjoys cooking: Yes
• Cuisine expertise: Western, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Singaporean, Vietnamese (learned from first HK employer)
• Meals per day: Minimum 4, maximum 13
• Special diets: Never tried but willing to learn vegetarian cooking
• Favorite dish: Teriyaki chicken
• Enjoys learning recipes: Yes (finds new recipes challenging and adventurous)
• Special Skills: Infant care (Singapore), elderly care (first HK employer), childcare (current HK employer), car washing, hand washing delicate clothes, cooking diverse cuisines
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• Pet Willingness: No (afraid of pets, including cats)
