Why Are Employers Hiring Filipino Maids?
Maids from the Philippines or Filipino Maids remain a top popular hiring choice compared to their counterparts from Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka and Cambodia.
Firstly, there are many Singaporeans who prefer to hire a helper who can speak basic English for ease of easing their domestic helper into the job. With easier communication from the onset, many Singaporean families choose to hire a maid from Philippines as it is believed that they can speak basic English, to easier understand and familiarise swiftly with Singaporean employers’ home care needs.
In addition, due to the warm nature of the culture of Philippines, Filipino maids remain a top choice, with many employers choosing a Filipino migrant domestic worker to care for infants or children. Their friendly disposition and warm nature also eases them more easily into their caregiving role.
Thirdly, a lot of Filipino Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) are known to be more willing to provide care to infants and children. Their ability to converse well with children is also have believed to help younger children take to them more quickly and easily.
All maids from the Philippines have to go through nationalised basic training from their country before their arrival in Singapore. Migrant Domestic workers from the Philippines must undergo training administered by the country’s Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). This particular training programme ensures Filipino helpers are able to perform fundamental household duties and with this, Singapore Employers are also reassured that basic standards are maintained in terms of training of their Migrant Domestic Worker.
Why do Employers Trust Us
with their Filipino Maid Search?
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Further at Island Maids, we screen all potential Filipino candidates before accepting them into our overseas centres. Over there, they will go through extensive training in all aspects of household work. Once their employment is confirmed, training will then focus on their specific job requirements.
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Not only do we provide Maid Training overseas, but we do also provide training locally as well - at our exclusive Maid Training Centre in Singapore in Tiong Bahru (Beo Crescent Office).
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When our team of Filipino Maids arrive in Singapore, they will go through our structured training where we prepare them not just in the skillsets required in their job, but more importantly, we provide them with a sense of mental preparedness by training their mindset.
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Rest assured that at Island Maids, we are committed to training and integration of the Domestic Helper from The Philippines to help them excel at work in Singapore employers’ homes.
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If you are hiring a Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW) from the Philippines, you must follow certain procedures with both Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the processing documents needed by the Philippines.
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While MOM (Ministry of Manpower) does not set a minimum wage for migrant domestic workers (MDW) or Indonesian maids, the Philippines government currently requires that Filipino maids be paid at least $580 a month.
A truly hassle-free process.
As an experienced maid agency, we eliminate the uncertainty and unforeseen costs that may come with the hiring of a Migrant Domestic Worker in Singapore. With our full suite of services, you can be assured of a smooth hiring journey from start to finish.
3 Steps To Hire A Trusted Maid
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Step 1
Choose Your Branch
With 7 branches conveniently located island-wide, you can visit any one to kickstart your hiring journey.
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Step 2
Speak To A Sales Consultant
Our experienced and friendly staff will assess your caregiving needs, and recommend domestic helpers who are a good fit.
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Step 3
Your Hiring Journey Begins
Focus on selecting the right domestic helper, while we handle all the necessary paperwork and documentation.
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It was our first time hiring a helper and we were clueless. We were served by Seven (at AMK),he explained to us every single detailed properly and ensure we are not stress about anything. He even keep in touch with us after we had our helper to ensure we are coping well.
In order to employ a domestic maid for my home, I went to AMK Branch Sales Manager Ng Di Shen (Seven). He carefully and thoroughly outlined the selection maid criteria. When we have faced any problem, he assists us extremely professionally by talking to the maid. He always stands with the owner's perspective to assist in problem-solving. After we have hired the maid, Mr. Seven is also a service Oriental to do the follow up with the maid performance. His office phone number is (655) 7703.
A big thank you to Island Maid AMK branch consultant Shana for recommending Masiroh to our family. It has been almost 1.5 months since Masiroh joined us, and she has been a pleasure addition. A great help in the family with house chores and looking after my parents-in-law in their 80s. We feel reassured having Masiroh look after mother-in-law who needs to go for dialysis treatments, in our absence. Additionally, Shana has just helped us to hire another helper, Putri, to help my own elderly parents. She is just 4 days old at home, but proving herself to be reliable and a great help in the family too. Thank you Shana for taking the time and effort to understand our two families’ needs and recommending Masiroh and Putri respectively. Regards, Joyce
As a first timer getting a maid, I am extremely pleased with the prompt, efficient and friendly services by Islands Maids. Its manager, Joanne Lee, is very knowledgeable and proactive. She even dropped into my home after work at night to bring me papers to sign. She is responsive to queries with practical solutions on solving all the practicalities such as how to select a maid, opening bank account for maid and the necessary paper works with ministry of manpower. The maid is excellent in her works and attitudes. I would highly recommend Islands Maids to anyone who needs a maid. Cai Yiming. 7 November 2022
I would like to thank Peggie Tee @ Bedok branch, who is very helpful , responsive and patient to customers. I am very satisfying with her service as if without her helps I couldn’t get a good helper in such a limit time. Hence, Island Maids Agency will always be my first choice & I will recommend Peggie Tee to my friends and family!!!
Peggie from Bedok Branch was very helpful and offered constructive advice when I was urgently looking for a FDW for my parents. A good match was found within a few weeks despite the current shortage. Paperwork was seamless and handover was smooth. She also followed up to check on the FDW. My own helper was engaged through Island Maids 2.5 years ago and though it was from a different branch and staff, the service was equally professional and we found a good match as well. Have recommended a few friends and will continue to recommend Island Maids.
Engaging this agency was a worry free experience ! My agent Heize guided me through the recruitment process, and I felt confident that I was in good hands. ! As a result I found the perfect helper. I like the fact that they take time with screening to match the helper with the employer. I highly recommend this Agency !
Heads up to Elise from Bedok Branch. She managed to handle my endless enquiry and request with lots of patience with an excellent customer service. I will definitely recommend you to look for her, as she is very genuine and has a great outgoing personality and will handle you with care. Smooth transaction and im happy with the maid that i have now. Thank you Elise and good job for the great work ??????????
I employed a domestic helper from Island Maids in August 2022. Elise at its Bedok branch made the whole experience very smooth. She responded promptly and professionally to all my questions and managed the paperwork efficiently. My family and I are very satisfied with the helper we got from Island Maids. Thank you Elise.
I would like to compliment Ms Heize service excellent and friendly helping me and family to select good maid. However attitudes towards customers was patience. Keep up good work! Much appreciated! Thank you so much! Looking forward for my new maid arrival to take care Mama..
Extremely good service and prompt follow ups. Managed to get myself a good helper within a week's time! Highly recommended!
Hi Zoe Wong(Ms), Thank you very much for your service and support provided throughout these few years. Your service render be it FDW return or new has been very smooth and very well managed! To us your knowledge, experience and support has always been swift, cool! Your close follow up and updates within your reach is prompt despite of the lean manpower resources during Covit-19 & early 2022. Kudos to You!! Your Customer service is superb! Appreciated!! If there is any FDW request from my friends, I will ensure it is you, Zoe!
Thank you Jess from Island Maid Agency, she is very patient and helpful person, she also help to solve my urgent needs. Once again, many thanks!
Very good helper agency. Zoe Wong ( our agent)is very helpful and professional. Her recommendation suits our requirements. And whenever we face any problem with the helper she’s there to help. We thank her deeply, and like our new helper a lot!
I have great experience working with Island Maid. Zoe Wong has been a great help to find the helper. She is professional, always responsive and very resourceful. I would highly recommend Island Maid located at Jcube.