Jovelyn

Hi, I’m Jovelyn. I’m 33 years old. I am from the Philippines and came to Hong Kong on March 10, 2017. I started working for my first employer right after I arrived. I took care of him, his family, and his 83-year-old mother-in-law. Their house was quite big, about 2000 square feet, and I was the only helper for the family. My main responsibilities included cleaning, doing laundry, ironing, changing beddings every two weeks, grocery shopping, cooking, and washing dishes. I also took care of his mother-in-law while they were out. My work schedule was Monday to Saturday, and I had Sundays off. On my days off, I would usually go to church in the morning and then go hiking with friends if I had the time. I stopped hiking when I enrolled in a caregiver course on Sundays, which I completed in 2019. I earned a Diploma in Caregiving (for Elderly and Infants) and also took an Adult CPR course. Even though those certifications have expired, I’m proud of how much I’ve learned while balancing a busy schedule. After six years, my first employer decided not to renew my contract because his son and daughter-in-law were expecting a baby, so they needed to hire someone else to take care of their newborn.

On March 19, 2023, I started working with my current employer. It’s just me, my employer, her husband, and their baby who is now six months old. Their home is about 800 square feet, and I’m the only helper here, too. My main focus is on taking care of the baby — feeding, dressing, bathing, changing diapers, preparing healthy meals, and playing with him. During his playtime, I've been teaching him to draw, paint, and even play some musical instruments like the xylophone and baby drums. We sing baby songs together, even though I’m not the best singer. I also use educational toys and books to help with his motor skills and sensory development. When the baby sleeps, I take care of household chores like cleaning, doing laundry, and cooking meals. I also help take care of their cat. My daily routine goes from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM from Monday to Saturday.

By August 2024, the baby will be two years old and starting nursery school. My routine hasn't changed much, but I have some extra tasks now. Starting at 11:00 AM, I prepare everything he needs for school, like his wet towel, school ID, name tag, and extra clothes. We leave for school at 12:30 PM, and it takes us about 25 minutes to get there. His nursery class runs from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. After picking him up, I give him time for a nap for at least an hour. While he sleeps, I get dinner ready for both the baby and the adults. Now, I also have a one-year-old baby to take care of in addition to the older child, who is now four and studying in K2. I follow the same routines for both of them.

My second contract with this family will finish on February 9, 2027. I really appreciate my employers because they treat me like family. However, I feel it's time for me to find a new job where I can learn and grow, step outside my comfort zone, and gain more experience by serving a new family. I hope to get the chance to work with your family as a trusted helper. I genuinely believe I have the skills and dedication to do well in this role and contribute positively to your household. I hope you might consider hiring me. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you!