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    • S Offline
      SHAWNN
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      Anyone have experience to share how to handle a maid that doesn’t take instructions ? As my mum is unable to turn her body, I asked the maid to turn for her. She replied ok but I observed she hasn’t been turning. Maid has been with us for 3years+. Now also cannot send her home. Her salary is already $700 and just concentrate on taking care of bedridden mum and assisting her to toilets, feeding and medication. Basic cleaning of house once a week. How should I ask her to get the job done ? She doesn’t like us to tell her what to do. If I tell her off, I am afraid she will harm my mum.

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        SHAWNN\" post_id=\"2001332\" time=\"1604549532\" user_id=\"181229:

        Anyone have experience to share how to handle a maid that doesn't take instructions ? As my mum is unable to turn her body, I asked the maid to turn for her. She replied ok but I observed she hasn't been turning. Maid has been with us for 3years+. Now also cannot send her home. Her salary is already $700 and just concentrate on taking care of bedridden mum and assisting her to toilets, feeding and medication. Basic cleaning of house once a week. How should I ask her to get the job done ? She doesn't like us to tell her what to do. If I tell her off, I am afraid she will harm my mum.
        It sounds very clear to me it’s an attitude problem. You can train/teach skills but you cannot train attitude. I’m surprised u’ve not sent her back early this year when u got the chance

        You might want to consider seriously getting proper help ASAP coz if yr mum is bedridden, she DEFINITELY needs to be turned often. Without proper aeration, she get bedsores & get pneumonia fr infection very soon. My mum passed on coz I was too late in getting early help when she was bedridden & my pino maid then was very argumentative. I sent maid quickly home coz an argumentative helper hard to handle when u’re stress with elderly needs. I was left to put my mum to a nursing home coz I was the only sole breadwinner then. Mum had bedsores & then passed due to pneumonia fr infection which spiral very quickly.

        ACT FAST. Hope things work out for you soon.

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          SHAWNN
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          Estéema\" post_id=\"2001344\" time=\"1604553014\" user_id=\"66413:

          SHAWNN\" post_id=\"2001332\" time=\"1604549532\" user_id=\"181229:

          Anyone have experience to share how to handle a maid that doesn't take instructions ? As my mum is unable to turn her body, I asked the maid to turn for her. She replied ok but I observed she hasn't been turning. Maid has been with us for 3years+. Now also cannot send her home. Her salary is already $700 and just concentrate on taking care of bedridden mum and assisting her to toilets, feeding and medication. Basic cleaning of house once a week. How should I ask her to get the job done ? She doesn't like us to tell her what to do. If I tell her off, I am afraid she will harm my mum.

          It sounds very clear to me it’s an attitude problem. You can train/teach skills but you cannot train attitude. I’m surprised u’ve not sent her back early this year when u got the chance

          You might want to consider seriously getting proper help ASAP coz if yr mum is bedridden, she DEFINITELY needs to be turned often. Without proper aeration, she get bedsores & get pneumonia fr infection very soon. My mum passed on coz I was too late in getting early help when she was bedridden & my pino maid then was very argumentative. I sent maid quickly home coz an argumentative helper hard to handle when u’re stress with elderly needs. I was left to put my mum to a nursing home coz I was the only sole breadwinner then. Mum had bedsores & then passed due to pneumonia fr infection which spiral very quickly.

          ACT FAST. Hope things work out for you soon.

          early this year she wanted to return home in April. Bought her airtickets in Feb and came March, due to the worsening of covid-19 situation, countries closed borders and that is why she is still stuck with me.

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            janice0717
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            SHAWNN\" post_id=\"2001332\" time=\"1604549532\" user_id=\"181229:

            Anyone have experience to share how to handle a maid that doesn't take instructions ? As my mum is unable to turn her body, I asked the maid to turn for her. She replied ok but I observed she hasn't been turning. Maid has been with us for 3years+. Now also cannot send her home. Her salary is already $700 and just concentrate on taking care of bedridden mum and assisting her to toilets, feeding and medication. Basic cleaning of house once a week. How should I ask her to get the job done ? She doesn't like us to tell her what to do. If I tell her off, I am afraid she will harm my mum.
            which nationality is your helper?

            you should definitely find a new one asap.

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              hopeisintheair
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              Hi, looking for helper available for transfer, experienced with elderlycare.

              - able to communicate Chinese, other dialects a plus ( Ah gong can speak Malay)
              - accompany Ah gong to daycare
              - assist in shower and toileting, change diaper
              - able to handle ward in wheelchair
              - simple chores, simple meal for self and Ah gong
              - must be able to work independently without supervision

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                hopeisintheair
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                Hi, looking for helper available for transfer, experienced with elderlycare.

                - able to communicate Chinese, other dialects a plus ( Ah gong can speak Malay)
                - accompany Ah gong to daycare
                - assist in shower and toileting, change diaper
                - able to handle ward in wheelchair
                - simple chores, simple meal for self and Ah gong
                - must be able to work independently without supervision

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                  Top Faith
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                  Hi, we have a Filipino helper available for transfer, WhatsApp for more details https://wa.link/67kvds (agency fee applies) thanks


                  Top Faith Pte Ltd
                  Lic No 20C0302
                  8895 8756

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                  • sky minecrafterS Offline
                    sky minecrafter
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                    Hi, was just speaking with the Employment Agency... from next year, Indonesian fdws may cost more to the employer (sorry, could only find this report)


                    https://www.onlinecitizenasia.com/2020/12/07/new-policy-by-indonesian-govt-requires-domestic-workers-to-be-debt-free-before-employment-abroad/

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                      sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"2007320\" time=\"1607486751\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2007320 time=1607486751 user_id=130531]
                      Hi, was just speaking with the Employment Agency... from next year, Indonesian fdws may cost more to the employer (sorry, could only find this report)

                      https://www.onlinecitizenasia.com/2020/12/07/new-policy-by-indonesian-govt-requires-domestic-workers-to-be-debt-free-before-employment-abroad/[/quote]
                      Read about the increased $5k (!!) in LHZB

                      根据这项新条例,雇主必须完全负责所有行政费用,包括办理护照、健康检测、训练课程,以及安排工作的费用等。

                      https://www.zaobao.com.sg/znews/singapore/story20201207-1106684

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                      • sky minecrafterS Offline
                        sky minecrafter
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                        Yup, agency service fee has already increased

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