Rowelyn M.

Age: 36

• Marital Status: Single with live-in partner

• Children: 3 children (17, 13, 7)

• Sibling Position: Only child

• Highest Education: High school graduate
SUMMARY BIO:

Rowelyn is a 36-year-old experienced domestic worker with over 10 years of overseas experience in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, as well as local experience in the Philippines. She is skilled in all-around household duties, elderly care (including post-surgery and medication management), and childcare for various ages, from newborns to teenagers. A quick learner with a strong willingness to improve, Rowelyn is proficient in Filipino and Chinese cooking and is eager to take on new challenges, including special diet meals and pet care for cats.

  • - Duties: All-around tasks including cooking, car washing, cleaning after sandstorms, and elderly care (preparing medicine, massaging the grandmother's feet every morning and night). Household had 2 adults and 2 elderly; children sometimes visited for a few days.

    - Childcare: 0% (no resident children; occasional visits).

    - Co-workers: Yes, 2 initially, then 3 after the first contract. She helped with cooking, cleaning, and was solely responsible for the grandmother's foot massages.

    - Reason for leaving: Resigned after completing two contracts. The employer did not increase her salary despite her increased duties, and she wanted rest. The employer wanted her back but offered too low a salary.

  • - Duties: All-around tasks including cooking, cleaning, and taking care of a 3-year-old toddler. Household had 3 adults and 2 children (ages 3 and 10).

    - Childcare: Priority (primary focus).

    - Co-workers: None.

    - Reason for leaving: Terminated. She wanted to resign because the employer frequently shouted, beat her toddler, and accidentally hit Rowelyn due to depression. The employer would apologize but the situation was unbearable.

  • - Duties: All-around tasks including cooking, cleaning, car washing, and elderly care. Household had 7 adults (no children).

    - Childcare: 0% (no children in the household).

    - Co-workers: Yes, 1 Indonesian co-worker for the first 3 months. Duties were divided (when she cooked, Rowelyn cleaned).

    - Reason for leaving: Resigned due to a personal crisis. Her children's father threatened to take the kids after their breakup. She resigned three times; the employer finally understood on the third attempt.

  • - Duties: All-around household tasks and childcare. Household included 2 adults, 1 elderly, 2 kids, and 2 toddlers (ages 1 and 2).

    - Childcare: Primary focus (percentage not specified, but stated "childcare" as main duty).

    - Co-workers: Yes, 1 co-worker who took care of the 2-year-old.

    - Reason for leaving: Resigned to go home and study, as advised by her uncle. No contract was in place.

  • - Duties: All-around household tasks, helping the mother with a newborn, and sending/fetching a child to school. Household included 2 adults, 2 elderly, 1 kid, and 1 newborn.

    - Childcare: High (involved newborn care and school runs).

    - Co-workers: None.

    - Reason for leaving: Resigned to go back home. No contract was in place.

  • • Enjoys cooking: Yes

    • Cuisine expertise: Filipino and Chinese; willing to learn all types.

    • Meals per day: Previously prepared 5 to 7 dishes per day for a Chinese employer (following instructions via WhatsApp).

    • Special diets: Willing to learn (vegetarian, low-sodium, diabetic-friendly).

    • Enjoys learning recipes: Yes

  • • Pet Willingness: Yes, comfortable with cats.

    • Special Skills: Elderly care (including post-operation care and medication management) and infant 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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