Finding the Right Maid

There are times when you think that you cannot handle all the household chores that you’ve been dealing with on a daily basis. Don’t worry. You are not alone. Many people in the Philippines face the same difficulty everyday. But, this problem has an easy solution if you think about it.

Hiring a maid or household helper in the Philippines is the only way to ease your burdensome tasks at home. It is the perfect way to finding a quiet time for yourself and your family. Having a maid can help you be more productive at home, work and even in your leisure time. Hiring one in the Philippines cannot be considered a difficult task.

But, getting a maid requires you to take precautions, as well. Many have experienced unfortunate incidents when they started hiring maids. But, these things could be prevented if you know how to carefully handpick your maid. It isn’t bad at all if you require those who want to be your helper to undergo stringent screening process.

1. Find a credible person or agency in the Philippines that can recommend a trustworthy maid

The first step to finding a trustworthy maid is to find someone who has a reputable character that can assure that your potential maid is worthy of the job. Most people rely on the recommendation of their most trusted friends and family members before they hire a maid. Others ask for the help of agencies that recommend maids for them. Find an agency which is accredited by the Philippine authorities. Usually these agencies have conducted their own research on their maids to ensure the credibility of the household helpers.

2. Learn how to conduct background checks

A Philippine government-accredited agency has most likely conducted background checks on their maids. So, if you opt to ask for their help, you wouldn’t find it difficult to have a trustworthy helper. But, if you really prefer a maid who is handpicked by only you, then, it is time to learn how to conduct background checks. You can require your potential maid to present certificate from the Philippine National Police or clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation. This would ensure that your maid does not have any criminal record or pending cases.

3. Salary issue

As much as possible, brief your potential maid on the salary rate that you usually give them. If necessary, you can include their benefits if they remain loyal and trustworthy to you. In the Philippines, the salary range for maids is between P3,000 to P5,000 depending on the kind of work that they are required to fulfill.
 

5 Responses to “Finding the Right Maid”

1. DK said:

   good info but where do you look for them?
   thanks
   Posted on September 13th, 2008 at 1:08 am
2. yana said:

   that is useful information, but where to find them. Can you recommend trustworthy agency which can provide a good maid?
   Thank you,
   Yana
   Posted on December 15th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
3. katherine said:

   can you suggest a good agency? thanks
   Posted on March 24th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
4. Abdulkader Kallab said:

   Sirs,

   We are in bad need to housemaids to our country, pls. advise whether you have some trustworthy agency to deal with.
   Posted on March 28th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
5. Jenny said:

   We are a registered and well established Maids Supplying Agency in Malaysia. We have been supplying Filipino Maids for close to 20years. Our present supplier is unable to supply enough Maids for our needs. We are looking for another good, reliable supplier in Phillipines.

   Please reply fast - urgent.

   Thank you.
   Posted on May 23rd, 2009 at 4:47 pm