Roxanne A.

- Age: 42

- Education: High School Graduate

- Experience: 10 year(s) overseas experience (Middle East)

- Marital Status: Married (legally), but separated from spouse

- Children: Yes, 4 children (ages 22, 20, 18, 16). They live with her parents in the Philippines.

- Sibling Position: 4th of 4 (youngest)
SUMMARY BIO:
Roxanne is a 42-year-old married but separated mother of four, who is the sole financial provider for her family. She is a high school graduate with a TESDA certificate and over 10 years of overseas domestic work experience in Kuwait and Bahrain, including significant experience caring for a child with autism in a large household. She is a capable cook, open to learning new cuisines, and willing to care for pets, infants, and the elderly.

• Bahrain (May 23, 2018 – July 29,  2026):

  - Duties: Primary caregiver for a 3-year-old boy (now 11) with autism; helping with washing and cleaning for a large household. When the child is at school she does housework, laundry, for this young man.

  - Family composition: Large family with 10 children (ages: 21, 20 (twins), 18, 17, 15, 14, 12, 11 (twins)). Three children had special needs.

  - Childcare: High percentage (focused on the autistic child, requiring patience and calmness).

  - Co-workers: Yes, 6 helpers total. Each special needs child had a dedicated nanny; they managed time to complete other tasks.

  - Reason for leaving: Finished contract and extended once. A new nanny replaced her. She chose not to renew because her salary was insufficient to support her three children in college.

• Kuwait (January 26, 2016 – February 3, 2018):

  - Duties: Cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, washing the car, preparing meals for children, waking up early for them.

  - Family composition: 2 adults (couple) and 2 teenage daughters

  - Childcare: Approximately 60% (caring for young children who were in school).

  - Co-workers: None (worked alone).

  - Reason for leaving: Finished contract; the family relocated to Turkey.

• Cooking

  • Enjoys cooking: Yes

  • Cuisine expertise: Filipino and basic Arabic food. Open to learning Chinese, Western, and others.

  • Meals per day: Can prepare meals for 6-7 persons.

  • Special diets: Yes, can prepare special diet meals (vegetarian, low-sodium, diabetic-friendly).

  • Favorite dish: Beef stew, vegetable salad, and chicken soup.

  • Enjoys learning recipes: Yes

• Pets & Other skills

  • Pet Willingness: Yes, likes both cats and dogs.

  • Special Skills: autism care experienced