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.
 

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103 comments on “Finding the Right Maid”

  1. that is useful information, but where to find them. Can you recommend trustworthy agency which can provide a good maid?
    Thank you,
    Yana

  2. Sirs,
    We are in bad need to housemaids to our country, pls. advise whether you have some trustworthy agency to deal with.

  3. 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.

  4. Looking for maid to work in Abu dhabi, UAE.
    good Salary+food+ Accomidation(with Family) Room+Bathroom
    Family with 2 kids 1 and 3 years.
    Annual leave every 2 years + Round trip ticket
    End of service benfets = 1 month salary.
    Home is Flat with 3 bedrooms 2& 1/2 bathrooms

  5. I am looking for reliable and trustworthy maid supplying agencies to get into contact with. Do you have any recommendations.
    Thank you

  6. Our two housemaids left us about a week ago and we're already suffering from all the chores! We badly need housemaids! Can someone PLEASE recommend a good agency that can provide us TRUSTWORTHY housemaids ages between 18-25? PLEASE?
    Thank you.
    PS : A quick response will be very much appreciated.

  7. hi good day, I am now in need of a live in maid who knows to cook and clean the house properly. I need it urgently.
    thank you

  8. Balak kong magtayo ng isang agency para sa household helpers at babysitters dito sa town namin, saan kaya ako makakikita ng group na mag-ooreint at possible mag-train sa akin para ma-establish ko ang agency. Thanks

  9. Where can I find the right maid that are trustworthy? We are in Imus, Cavite. Pls. advise agency or contacts that will provide maids in my area.

  10. Hello we need a live in maid. do you provide filippino maids to lebanon. please reply urgently since i should know what to do, 10x

  11. i live in trinidad and tobago
    i am interested in hiring a filiphino maid
    advise on a credible agency

  12. that is useful information, but where to find them. Can you recommend trustworthy agency which can provide a good maid?
    Thank you,

  13. I'm looking for a Philippines house maid (age between 22-30) who can join me in Cairo. I will pay her return-ticket, leave entitlement, good salary.
    Requirements:
    Speaks English well,
    Can cock, or learn to cock quickly
    Understands her job well
    appreciate your help

  14. Hi, I am interested in getting a philipines maids for employers in malaysia... I have been dealing with other agents, and most maids come from the province... I would greatly appreciate if u could email me details as we need more philipino maids in Malaysia... Thank You

  15. We are a licensed and well established Maids Supplying Agency in Malaysia. We are looking for a good, reliable supplier in Philippines. Please reply as soon as possible.
    Thanks!

  16. Hi Its good info but as some others i do also have problems to find agency can you help vit some info here Thanks
    Best regards
    Benny

  17. hello i am in need of a philippino housemaid to abudhabi please email me how I can get one if possible .
    thank you.

  18. Hi,
    we are a married couple who lives in Tunisia, we need 3 housemaids from the Philippines, educated, clean, nice looking and knows how to deal with a baby.
    we can arrange the visas and the residency.
    N.B.: we need them as soon as possible.
    Thank you

  19. we are a small european familly living in Kuwait. we need a phillipino familly to work for us as a maid and a driver. Very good conditions and salary.

  20. I am looking for a Philippine maid to live in, her role will be to help my wife with new born, cook and help around house.
    I am living in Thiland so please advise if you can locate maid to work here. This will be a long term live in for the right person. If the maid is sinser and trustworthy she will be well looked after.
    Reagrds Craig Mansell

  21. I live in lebanon, and i m looking for a trustworthy filipino maid, who can also help me with my babies (i have 2)
    Can you please give me a name of a good agency?
    Thanks

  22. From San Narciso, Zambales
    Interested hiring a maid age late 40's or early 50's that can cook, clean and do Laundry, willing to stay at home with us. please advice

  23. please i am looking for 2 good maids to work together in my house.they should know how to speak very good English & should have college degree.experience is a plus, but being smart is a must. work is in lebanon. good salary. contact me plz at this email- rimaoss@hotmail.com

  24. I Want to Employ the Services of a Nanny/Housekeeper at My Home in England, Nice friendly family of 4 looking for a Nanny. We have 2 wonderful boys and a girl– 8 months, 2 and 5 years old and the ideal candidate should be a positive role-model for them. If you are fun, energetic, kind, caring, organized, reliable, detail-oriented, athletic, cheerful, and smart and love children, then we would love to talk to you!
    Must be an English speaking, non-smoker (not smoked in the last 3 years), with a college degree, and at least 1 year of child-care experience. Valid driver’s license with good driving record required. Passport and CPR certification required – we will pay for both if you don’t currently have them. Experience with life guarding, diabetes, and elementary education are plusses.
    Position involves traveling with our family including some international travel (4 to 7 weeks a year) as well as travel within the UK. We pay all travel expenses. This is a good opportunity for someone who likes to travel or is interested in traveling. Destinations include Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.
    The work schedule varies based on travel, school schedule, holidays, and other activities – day and evening, both weekends and weekdays. While caring for the children is the primary responsibility, there will be light housekeeping (there is a full-time housekeeper 5 days a week), meal prep, errands (in provided car), and other household assistance. We are looking for someone who is able to make a minimum 24 month commitment.
    We offer a great salary 600 Pounds Sterling Weekly, health-care insurance, paid vacation, 401K (after 6 months), private, furnished apartment over the garage with separate entrance. If you are interested, you should contact me via my email address: cindyonne@yahoo.com, with your C.V or resume.
    Thanks,
    Cindy

  25. i'm also looking for a maid who can take care of my 7-yr-old son (priority) and do some household chores.
    could you recommend a good agency in cavite or anywhere else as long as the maid agrees to work in bacoor, cavite.
    thanks very much.

  26. Hello, I'm looking for a Philippine maid to take care of my
    baby. If she can speak a little Chinese, that would be fantastic.

  27. We are looking for female house maid who can speak English, healthy, well mannered, age above 30 years, able to cook and experience in body massage.
    Placement in Pakistan with a reputed family

  28. I'm a Fil-Am mom with 2 kids living in an expat town within the metro. I've become a very experienced 'she-boss' and have hired and fired many - I know all their tricks already, learned what to say, what not to tell them, what to do when they are inside my home and I have received honest advices from my own mom, sister, grade school batchmates, professors, etc.. Real very long and frustrating experiences.
    PLEASE DO NOT THINK THIS WAY: OMG SLAVERY, POOR GIRL, I WANT TO BE CHARITABLE - LET ME DONATE TO HER THIS AND THAT, ETC. PLEASE, NO! Briefly, I can tell you: You give your hand - They will take your whole arm so, just like with any other employee, they do their job well, you pay them. And don't ever allow the maid, or driver or cleaner, or nanny to say, "I'm doing you a big favor". If you hear that, really snap back and say, "Listen, you work, I pay you - I don't owe you anything. You owe me, because I gave you a job". This is important because I have surmised that most blue-collar Filis do not really understand what work is, especially when they work in your home, they come in, ask where the pool and gym are, they forget they're in your home to simply, WORK!
    I'll tell you more later why such mentalities prevail - It's also partly the fault of most local bosses. They do not train and inform them well. Be professional and be firm, do not chit-chat, do not show your soft side. Protect your valuables, make an inventory of what you have especially things that are more than 1.
    We really become very vulnerable to even silent and slow robbery when a stranger comes in our house, especially with poorly nurtured ones. We likewise appear more prone to subtle manipulations by domestic employees when they have successfully turned you over-dependent on their services. One of the major solutions there is "Be the boss, always, and make sure they are aware of that, everyday".
    I'm not kidding if I tell you, I arrived here with 3 dozens silver spoon and forks, they left me with just 4 pieces, they left me just enough for my family - Don't even ask about face towels and kids' socks. Hot items are things more than 1 and of course, cash. I noticed that, they go for the cash rather than the jewelry. I heard, years ago when cell phones were still generally expensive, they used to take that too, but not anymore, but the charger, if they need the same, they will. The chauffeur will steal the tools and anything in the car.
    Another root of the many 'maid troubles' is this very improper and ill-willed 'practice' here called "Pasaway" which has been loosely used and followed by most of the 'less fortunate ones' to the most important facets of their lives - Their jobs. This is were they went wrong. 'Pasaway' means provoking authority, doing something unto someone when that person already repeatedly said, "Do not". Stubborn without fear and respect.
    Well, the antidote there is simply - Salary deduction! Actually, salary deduction is the most powerful weapon to a stubborn, begrudging employee. I have a Form Agreement for that. It also includes sabotage (Destroying your things and properties, intentional or not). No need to be stressed and upset - As they will find so much enjoyment seeing you at a non-peaceful state. And not because you were a mean boss - Is because you were too soft. Don't forget, most of their upbringing were centered around screaming, yelling, ruthless parents or guardians. I realized after many maid experiences, when I got tough and firm (Out of maximum frustration), that's when they listened, did what they were suppose to do, delivered results.
    I asked myself, "Oh man, must I always be this way?" Unfortunately, the answer is, "Yes", if you want to get viable results.
    Moreover, if you give them too much attention especially for matters unrelated to their job, they will do everything to make them in your conscience day and night, a living nightmare - Evil right? But, well, ask 'Amos'.
    It is not true that it's always best to get a maid directly from the provinces (Far-Flung Villages) - Well, the key point really there is train them very well, say the right words and change their mentalities and also, wash off them what the 'bad maids' have brainwashed them about - They do network intensively, and believe me, that's why there's such a common pattern of maid 'trouble' that anyone can easily spot. Bad one says, "Oh, stretch all Madam's clothes while you are doing her laundry".
    Forewarn the maid already on the very 1st meeting with her, any damage - Salary deduction! I have a friend who actually watches her maid's every step while her laundry is being done.
    When I was still a very nice, accommodating 'Amo' (Boss), you would not believe if I tell you that I caught 2 maids who have been washing my towels in the kitchen garbage bin and 2 maids collecting their pee - Guess what for? BTW, if you have a girlfriend or are married and your wife is attractive, beautiful or the princess-type - I give the maid 2 to 3 months until the envy and 'wanna-be-her' trouble explodes out of her. Watch those 'destroying of her dresses. holes, bleach stains, breaking the heels of her shoes . . . Again, Salary Deduction! She will be reminded, she is the maid, your wife is your queen, she must be respected.
    I got too comfortable when I just came into my home and left my purse in the foyer, I turned my back, my seemingly all-smiles, sweet little maid was already rummaging through my purse!
    And so many other big and small 'maid troubles' that I should have called on security or the police for but like the local employers, I just fell deeply into the hire-fire cycle.
    While wasting so much of my energies drowning in disappointment and frustration, I started analyzing, finding patterns and tricks done and eventually formulated solutions - I'm very confident about these that I've started my own maid agency, mainly for expats, and I'm really going to turn these Fili maids into the most honest, respectful, disciplined, industrious professional maids!

  29. My family living in Eastern Europe in Belgrade .the country name is Serbia, we are all 4people. my husband and two kids. one is 5yrs and the other is 3and half yrs old. they both are going to school. In Belgarde we do not have big Philippino community so I prefer the maid who has experience with abroad. We have been exprienced couple of years with Philippino maids and others as well.
    I need someone fully experienced and fully understand her job.

  30. Hi, I am looking for maid who has fully exprienced with abroad. we are now located in Belgrade, Serbia. we have four season. means now we are in kind of summer.
    I have two kids one is 5yrs and the other is 3and half yrs. Both are going to school everyday.

  31. Where can I find the right maid that are trustworthy? We are in dubai. Pls. advise agency or contacts that will provide maids in my area.

  32. My boss need to hire a philipines maid urgenly for his mom and he wants to do it himself.. Is there any philipine's maid agency that you can recommend with email address so that he can communicate with them?

  33. May i know where I can find the list of accredited agencies? If you can name some that would help. I badly need a trustworthy maid for my daughters. thanks

  34. Looking for Filipino housekeeper/n(male or female) for an older couple
    Live in/Miami ,Florida
    Housecleaning,light gardening,ironing,drivers liscence would be helpful,
    Cruseship experience an asset

  35. I and my wife in need of a live in house maid prefer from provinces to take care of my two kid and house work.Can some agency here in cavite provide.
    I am staying in Bacoor nearby SM Bacoor.

  36. hello, I would like to hire a philippines maid, I am from Egypt, what is the procedures?
    thank you for your prompt reply

  37. I work in a registered and well established Maids Supplying Agency here in SINGAPORE. We are supplying Filipino/iNDONESIAN Maids. Our present supplier is unable to supply enough Maids for our needs. We are looking for another supplier in Phillipines or in Indonesia.

  38. Please email me your recommended agencies to find the right maids ages between 18 to 25 years old who can be loyal.. please..

  39. We are located in Istanbul/Turkey.
    We would like to hire Filipina for taking care of the house and our kid.
    My child is 4 years old. Everyday she goes to school.
    We are working 5 days a week 8 am. to 6 pm.
    I can get a working permit.
    Please inform me as soon as possible,
    Regards,

  40. Thanks for the much useful information. I guess we all feel a little empathetic towards maids and they take advantage of that! I too have gone through all that and now have become firmer, having no other option! and it works better than before, at least I don't have to apologize/ for employing a maid and giving her proper wages and good working condition/treatment be at the receiving end of shoddy work and no respect. thanks again!

  41. I wonder you can provide me a list of employment agencies in Philippines where I can employ maid. I am located in Malaysia.

  42. Hi,
    In need to find a muslim phillipne maid for my mother. I live in Malaysia.Just do the house chores and no cooking
    Thanks

  43. we request some good philippino maid who will work in China , pls kindly contact with me if you can supply the good philippino maid

  44. Is it possible to send a maid to the U.S.? I am in need of
    an all around live-in maid. Let me know if I can get one.

  45. May you inform me about licenced maid agency? I'd like to hire a Filippina maid to our home in Europe.
    Thanks.

  46. Hi sir n mam my name is jay bee i finding a job as a house boy if u are interested pls contact me 09051874630 i can assure u that i do my job the best as i can n i promise to be honest n faithful thanks

  47. I need one maid philipine who can do the house cleaning etc for me in china .
    we can speak good english.

  48. My husband and I wants to work with a good family as family driver and housekeeper...Pls contact us at +639176280473...Thank yopu so much.We can start immediately and we prefer jobs abroad....

  49. Hi, I need a housekeeper for my 240m2 apartment.
    300USD/month
    I supply neccessary living consumption ,meals, and private bedroom.
    Monday-Saturday working.
    Job is cleaning house, wash clothes. have a 3 years old boy. But go to school every day.

  50. We are in need of an all around house helper age 18 and above willing to be trained. Monthly salary depends on her performance but not lower than the minimum pay of Maids in this City with Sundays off. We prefer one from Quezon Provinces or Bicol.

  51. We provide reliable household services at lowest fees!!!
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    Call us now for fast transaction. Our hotline is posted above!
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  52. An agency is the WRONG place to hire from and also seek referals for ANY type of domestic help! Agencies collect their fees no matter if their placed employee stays one year, one month or even one day. Seek the advice of relatives or neighbors

  53. We are in need of an all around female house helper age 18 and above willing to be trained. Monthly salary depends on her performance but not lower than the minimum pay of Maids in this Marikina City with Sundays off. if interested, kindly call/text 09275444888.

  54. We are in need of an all around female house helper age 18 and above willing to be trained. Monthly salary depends on her performance but not lower than the minimum pay of Maids in this Marikina City with Sundays off. if interested, kindly call/text 09275444888.

  55. Dear Philippines Insider,
    I am writing to you with request. I am looking to hire Philippian house maid and take her abroad in Sofia, Bulgaria, EU.
    Do you thing you can help with this?
    Please tell me if you agency provide such a service and if not can you recommends a company which dose. We will do our best to organise all document with working permits for Bulgaria.
    I am looking forward to hear from you.

  56. I AM LOOKING A MAID FULL TIME TO TAKE CARE OF HOUSE IN DAUIN NEGROS ORIENTAL
    i AM RETIRED FRENCH DOCTOR I NEED A GIRL 20 TO 40 YEARS OLD
    SALARY NEGOCIATED DEPENDING OF SKILLS