

American | Family | with 2 adults + 2 kids | 4 - Member
Posted: 1 min. ago
We are a caring family looking for a responsible and trustworthy person to become an important part of our home and help care for our two young toddlers. This is more than just a job to us — we are hoping to find someone who genuinely loves children, brings positive energy into a home, and takes pride in helping a family thrive.
Our ideal candidate is nurturing, dependable, calm, and naturally joyful. Someone who smiles easily, enjoys engaging with little ones, likes to sing and dance with toddlers, and creates a loving, safe environment where children can grow and feel secure. Importantly, the ability to listen to young children, show respect for the children, teach and show them how to be a good person with strong morals, and provide honest feedback to the parents on children’s progress is a must. Ability to start between now and August 2026 with finished contract from previous employer or employer relocation. Exigent circumstances may be considered for the right candidate. Salary based on experience with performance bonuses (spot bonus and holiday bonuses for outstanding work, your birthday is also a day off). Needs to be flexible on day off.
Responsibilities Include:
Loving, attentive care for two toddlersPlanning fun, age-appropriate activitiesPreparing meals and snacks for the children and familyGoing to the market and grocery shoppingCleaning, laundry and keeping the home organized and tidyHelping the household run smoothlySupporting a peaceful, positive family environmentWe Are Looking For Someone Who:
Truly loves babies and young children, and is experienced with children under 5 years oldHas 6+ years of experience in Hong Kong, ideally with a mix of local family employer experience and some western family employer experienceEnjoys cooking with a strong foundation in cooking abilityKnows their way around a kitchen and understands food safetyHigh school graduate or other higher educationCan speak and understand Cantonese (to use at market, with toddlers)Can speak, read and write English well enough to communicate with employer in person and whatsappUnderstands how to communicate with children so they will listenKnows how to listen to children so they will respect and listen to youIs kind, patient, affectionate, and emotionally matureIs honest, trustworthy, and reliable who follows through on commitments and does what they say they will doIs easygoing, drama-free, and respectfulCommunicates clearly and respectfullyTakes initiative and enjoys helping wherever neededValues cleanliness, organization, and teamworkFinds pride in doing their job well and providing a good home environment for their employer and childrenCan work in a team environment with another helperWants to build a long-term relationship with a familyBonus If You:
Like to prepare food from your home countryHave strong references from previous families with ability to provide a phone reference from prior employerFinds cleaning and keeping things tidy relaxingEnjoy continuous learningAre energetic, organized, and proactiveWe want our home to feel peaceful, loving, and joyful — and we are looking for someone who will help us create that environment every day. In return, we offer a respectful, appreciative family atmosphere where you will be valued and treated with kindness.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please send your details as listed below to 6609-4855. Preliminary screen and conversation will be in Indonesian or English followed by in person meeting in English and Cantonese.
Candidate details requested:
- Name, date of birth, marital status, sibling birth order (you are # of # brothers /sister), children (if any and their respective ages)
- Contact details and preferred method of communication (phone call or Whatsapp)
- Previous experience as a helper
- Years of experience in Hong Kong
- Language capabilities
- Reasons for leaving current employer and prior employment
- Visa end date and earliest date of availability
- Short description of yourself (how would you describe yourself, what are your likes/dislikes, what do you enjoy doing at work and on your days off, etc., how do we think about you as a person and individual)
- Your best skills and what you think could use improvement



