Tips For Domestic Helper Coming To Singapore For The First Time

When you get domestic helpers from other countries, they would not know the conditions and daily lifestyles here as it varies in different countries. While they start working here, they need to know some basic guidelines. Singapore consists of mostly high rise buildings such as flats, apartments and condominiums. If you are living in these places, falling from such high height is a danger. Especially for foreign domestic worker that work and hang the laundry, there is a high chance to fall out of window if they are not careful. Here are some tips and guidelines for them to take note of and follow.

When doing their laundry: Keep the domestic helper’s feet firmly on the floor. Their body should be behind the window at all times. Hang the heavier clothes on the pole closer to the bracket, and lighter ones at the far end of the pole. Also, when retrieving the clothes, bring the pole in the apartment first before removing the clothes. The domestic helper are not to tip-toe or use any raised platform to hang their clothes. Lastly, do not overload the pole with too much clothing.

When cleaning the window: Lock the window when cleaning the window interior. As for cleaning the window exteriors above the ground level, ensure that there is an adult present to supervise and use cleaning tools that have extended handles. The Myanmar Maids or maids from other nationalities should not stand on any raised platform, or climb or lean outside to clean the window exterior.

Lastly they should ensure that the floor area near all windows is dry before hanging the laundry or cleaning the windows. Also do not lean too far out of the windows when picking items that have fallen out of the window. Never should they stand on ledges or planters if there is one.

Since we are responsible for their safety, we need to make sure that they are safe and follow through these guidelines. They might not know the consequences or how dangerous it may be, letting them know would keep them safe and alert.

Over at United Channel, one of the most experienced Myanmar Maid agency in Singapore, we understand that Domestic Helper coming to Singapore is not easy for them to adapt. Some domestic helpers from countries such as Myanmar or Philippines are also not accustomed to our food, culture and weather. We always seek to provide more training to the domestic helpers who are coming to Singapore so that they can adapt well. We seek to provide all domestic helpers Singapore with the necessary training they should have.