Lorenda

Dear Ma’am/Sir,

My name is Lorenda, and I’m a 40-year-old widow with two children back home. One is studying civil engineering and the other is taking a nursing course. I graduated from college and have been working in Hong Kong for almost 10 years now. Currently, I’m with a Scottish and Mexican family in Sai Kung, and I’m about to finish my contract at the end of February. My duties include taking care of their baby, cooking Western food, taking the child to activities, babysitting, car washing, gardening, and handling various household errands. I’ve also traveled with them on their holidays.

Before this, I worked for a diplomat family of four from New Zealand. I took care of their baby since birth, along with an 8-year-old girl. My routine involved making breakfast, lunch, and dinner for everyone, as well as dropping off and picking up the kids from school. I managed a 3900 sq. ft. house by myself, making decisions and planning meals independently. When they had visitors, I would prepare food for them too.

I'm looking for a new employer who would like me to cook Western dishes, as cooking is one of my strong points. I also love baking! My first employer in Hong Kong was a Chinese family of six, and after that, I worked for a British family caring for their son from when he was a baby until he was six, before they returned to London. I've traveled a lot with my employers abroad and can provide references from them.

Thank you for considering my application.

Lorenda Santiago