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Do you think that you have so many work to do at home? Are you feeling too tired everyday to do your house chores? Do you need someone who can help you to do the house work? This content is exactly for you! Cheers Employment limited is here to help you!
Cheers Employment is a professional domestic service employment agency in Hong Kong that facilitate families to hire domestic helpers. The recruitment process is fast and convenient. We provide multichannel services, online and face to face interview and all contracts will be sent by courier. Besides, we also offer 6 months warranty of employment. So the employer has unlimited replacement of overseas and local overseas domestic helpers with discount price.
These are the following steps to hire foreign domestic helpers:
Inquiry and consultation
Feel free to contact us for a consultation, we are always happy to listen to your requirements and we will help to find the best helper for your needs.
Interview and contract sign
We will arrange you to have an online interview with the helper. If the candidate meets your requirements then you just need to sign the contract.
Visa process
We will handle all the application process for you and we will let you know as soon as the process is completed.
Onboard and follow up
We will arrange domestic helper to come to Hong Kong and we provide a free domestic helper orientation service to help them understand their role and responsibilities.
Company services
- Vetting and matching
- Consulate fees
- Application fee for work visa from the Immigration Department
- Documents courier fees
- Arrange helper to report duty to concerned Consulate-General
- Medical examination in home country (Includes tests for Pregnancy, HbsAg, Chest X-ray, VDRL and AIDS)
- Visa fee and departure expenses at the domicile of the helper
- One-way air ticket for foreign domestic helper
- Airport pick-up upon helper’s arrival
- Medical examination in Hong Kong (Includes tests for Pregnancy, HbsAg, Chest X-ray, VDRL and AIDS)
- Application for HKID
- FDH in-service follow-up and counselling services
- Translation services and legal advice during the employment period
- FDH working manual and useful forms for employer (e.g. wages and holiday receipt)
- Unlimited replacement of overseas or local overseas maids at discounted prices within one year
Price HKD 13,980 up
- Vetting and matching
- Consulate fees
- Application fee for work visa from the Immigration Department
- Arrange helper to report duty to concerned Consulate-General
- Medical examination in Hong Kong (Includes tests for Pregnancy, HbsAg, Chest X-ray, VDRL and AIDS)
- FDH in-service follow-up and counselling services
- Translation services and legal advice during the employment period
- FDH working manual and useful forms for employer (e.g. wages and holiday receipt)
- Unlimited replacement of overseas or local overseas maids at discounted prices within one year
Price HKD 16,800
* An additional HKD 1,000 will be charged for recruiting helpers who could not complete their contract due to the death, migration or financial downfall of their former employer
1. Consulate fees
2. Application fee for work visa from the Immigration Department
3. Medical examination in Hong Kong (Includes tests for Pregnancy, HbsAg, Chest X-ray, VDRL and AIDS)
4. FDH working manual
5. Useful forms for employer (e.g. wages and holiday receipt)
Price HKD 6,800
* An additional HKD 1,000 will be charged for recruiting helpers who could not complete their contracts due to the death, migration or financial downfall of their former employer
- Consulate fees
- Application fee for work visa from the Immigration Department
- Documents courier fees
- Arrange helper to report duty to concerned Consulate-General
- Medical examination in home country (Includes tests for Pregnancy, HbsAg, Chest X-ray, VDRL and AIDS)
- Visa fee and departure expenses at the domicile of the helper
- FDH working manual
- Useful forms for employer (e.g. wages and holiday receipt)
Price HKD 11,800 up
- Consulate fees
- Application fee for work visa from the Immigration Department
- Arrange helper to report duty to concerned Consulate-Genera
- Medical examination in Hong Kong (Includes tests for Pregnancy, HbsAg, Chest X-ray, VDRL and AIDS)
- FDH in-service follow-up and counselling services
- Translation services and legal advice during the employment period
- FDH working manual and useful forms for employer (e.g. wages and holiday receipt)
Price HKD 2,500
1. Vetting and matching
2. Consulate fees
3. Application fee for work visa from the Immigration Department
4. Documents courier fees
5. Arrange helper to report duty to concerned
Consulate-General
6. Medical examination in home country (Includes tests for Pregnancy, HbsAg, Chest X-ray, VDRL and AIDS)
7. 2-years Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) fee for Filipino helper
8. Mandatory insurance as required by the Philippines Government
9. Visa fee and departure expenses at the domicile of the helper
10.One-way air ticket for foreign domestic helper
11.Airport pick-up upon helper’s arrival
12.Medical examination in Hong Kong (Includes tests for Pregnancy, HbsAg, Chest X-ray, VDRL and AIDS)
13.Application for HKID
14.FDH in-service follow-up and counselling services
15.Translation services and legal advice during the employment period
16.FDH working manual and useful forms for employer (e.g. wages and holiday receipt)
17.Unlimited replacement of overseas or local overseas maids at discounted prices within one year
Price HKD 12,980 up
1) Vetting and matching
2) Consulate fees
3) Application fee for work visa from the Immigration Department
4) Arrange helper to report duty to concerned Consulate-General
5) Medical examination in Hong Kong (Includes tests for Pregnancy, HbsAg, Chest X-ray, VDRL and AIDS)
6) 2-years Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) fee for Filipino
helper
7) FDH in-service follow-up and counselling services
8) Translation services and legal advice during the employment period
9) FDH working manual and useful forms for employer (e.g. wages and
holiday receipt)
10) Unlimited replacement of overseas or local overseas maids at
discounted prices within one year
Price HKD 15,800
*An additional HKD 1,000 will be charged for recruiting helpers who could not complete their contract due to the death, migration or financial downfall of their former employe
1. Consulate fees
2. Application fee for work visa from the Immigration Department
3. 2-years Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) fee for Filipino helper
4. Medical examination in Hong Kong (Includes tests for Pregnancy, HbsAg, Chest X-ray, VDRL and AIDS)
5. FDH working manual
6. Useful forms for employer (e.g. wages and holiday receipt)
Price HKD 5,000
* An additional HKD 1,000 will be charged for recruiting helpers who could not complete their contracts due to the death, migration or financial downfall of their former employer
- Consulate fees
- Application fee for work visa from the Immigration Department
- Documents courier fees
- 2-years Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) fee for Filipino helper
- Visa fee and departure expenses at the domicile of the helper
- Mandatory insurance as required by the Philippines Government
Price HKD 7,000
1) Consulate fees
2) Application fee for work visa from the Immigration Department
3) Arrange helper to report duty to concerned Consulate-Genera
4) 2-years Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) fee for Filipino helper
5) FDH in-service follow-up and counselling services
6) Translation services and legal advice during the employment period
7) FDH working manual and useful forms for employer (e.g. wages and holiday receipt)
Price HKD 2,000
Domestic Helper Hiring Guide in Hong Kong
Nowadays, a lot of Hong Kong families prefer to hire domestic helper as they have been a great support for families, they take care of your house chores, your children and your elderly family members. Therefore, you can spend more quality time with your children after work. Since the cost of hiring domestic helper is usually more affordable than childcare and housekeeping services. Hiring domestic helper is a great idea for Hong Kong families. Herewith some guidance you need to know about hiring domestic helpers in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong laws and regulations related to foreign domestic helpers
Like any other employee, foreign domestic helpers are covered by the Labour Department’s Employment Ordinance. In addition, due to the special job nature and to avoid competition with local domestic helpers, there are special laws that only apply to foreign domestic helpers.
Employment contract
The Hong Kong government has designed a Standard Employment Contract for employing a foreign domestic worker. Employers and domestic helpers must sign and follow the employment contract. The duration of an employment contract for hiring a domestic helper is 2 years. Note that a probation period is not included in the employment contract. Copies can be obtained on the 2/F of the Immigration Tower in Wan Chai.
Employment requirements
There are some requirements for employer to hire a foreign domestic helper. The Immigration Department will only issue a domestic helper visa if the employer is a Hong Kong resident, that is in possession of a Hong Kong ID card, and has a monthly household income of more than HK$15,000. In case the monthly income is lower, the employer of the domestic helper will have to provide evidence that he or she has assets of at least HK$350,000.
Domestic helper eligibility
The foreign domestic helper visa scheme in Hong Kong does not apply to Chinese Residents of the Mainland, Macao and Taiwan as well as nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, Laos, Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam. The Hong Kong Immigration does not set a minimum age or gender limitation for foreign domestic helpers. However, their home countries have their own requirements for nationals who want to work abroad as a domestic helper. For example, a Filipino citizen must be at least 23 years old when applying to work as an overseas worker.
Salary and food allowance
The usual minimum wage rate in Hong Kong does not apply to foreign domestic helper – there is a separate minimum wage set for them, namely the Minimum Allowable Wage (MAW), which is now set to HK$4,730 per month. Employers in Hong Kong are required to provide their domestic helpers with either free food or a food allowance that is not less than HK$1,196 per month. The rate of foreign domestic helper minimum wage and food allowance is usually reviewed by the Labour Department by the end of every September. We suggest employers help the domestic helper set up a bank account and pay the monthly salary by bank transfer so that both parties can refer to the bank records in case there are any salary disputes in the future.
Working hours
The Hong Kong government does not set standard working hours for domestic workers, therefore, there is no official overtime pay scheme. If you require her to work overnight occasionally, we suggest you arrange a rest period during the day to ensure she has enough energy to work.
Accommodation
You may have heard that some families have a live-out domestic helper. However, domestic helpers are required by law to live with their employers. Both the employer and the domestic helper may face legal consequences if they violate this live-in rule, which could lead to a maximum fine of $150,000 and imprisonment of 14 years.
Main restrictions on domestic helper job duties
The Standard Employment Contract has defined that domestic helpers shall only work at the address specified on the contract, that means, they are not allowed to take any part-time jobs or work somewhere else such as at the employer’s office or a relative’s place. If you are looking for someone for part-time domestic help, you shall hire a local resident.
The domestic helper work visa is granted on the condition that domestic helpers are not allowed to drive. However, a special arrangement can be made to allow the domestic helper to drive when this is related to his or her domestic duties. In this case, an application for special permission must be made to the Immigration Department. Please note that a domestic helper must possess a valid Hong Kong driving license at the time of application.
Hire domestic helper based on your needs
Consider your living style, your family size and needs, as well as your culture. Some people believe that Filipino domestic helpers are better in childcare as they speak English very well, while Indonesian domestic helpers are better in taking care of elderlies as Indonesians are more capable of speaking Cantonese.
Decide to recruit experienced or non-experienced domestic helper based on family needs. Generally, experienced domestic helpers are full of initiatives and reliable, meanwhile the non-experienced domestic helpers are more listening and submissive.
Arrange the interviews
The interview is an important step in the process as you can ask specific questions that will give you an indication as to determine how well your candidate fits your requirement. Get to know more about the candidates, they education background, experiences and their knowledge of how to perform specific tasks.
Check reference of domestic helper candidates
One of the effective ways of checking a domestic helper’s work performance is to ask her for reference letters provided by her previous employers. A reference letter usually includes her personality and strengths, which can give you an idea of what to expect from the candidate. However, a domestic helper reference letter should work a plus. In the end, it is you who decide on what you feel comfortable with.
Tips for hiring a nanny
Generally, a nanny is a child care provider. Nannies are responsible for caring or nurturing child, providing food, cleaning dishes and keeping their environment clean, also they are encouraged to do additional jobs consistently such as teaching and helping kids doing activities, sending them to school, doing household, provide a save rejuvenating environment for children based on the requirements.
During the recruitment process, you need to consider about the characteristics that a nanny should have. Basically, nanny is a childcare specialist, so a nanny must truly enjoys spending time with children, a person that is fully understanding and compassionate. Furthermore, a nanny should be proactive and safety conscious. A nanny is solely responsible for the children when parents are working during the day, so a nanny must consider children’s safety first and foremost. A nanny should be proactive and prepared to handle kids injuries and emergency situations. Besides, a nanny should have a lot of energy for engaging with the children in daily activities, so it is advisable to hire someone that is agile, energetic and mature as well.
Tips for hiring a caregiver
A caregiver can be a person who is appointed to perform various duties. Basically, caregiver is responsible to give assistance to elderly or person with physical or mental health problems, offer them medical helps, assist them walking, exercising and using special equipments and memory books to help them retain memory. Besides, They make sure that the nutritious food is acceptable to the elders by coming and preparing food and continuously spread of housekeeping activities is done by caregivers who may not be able to do it for adults such as washing clothes, dusting, making beds, playing small routine tasks, providing emotional support, good communication and companionship.
During the recruitment process, you need to find out the characteristics that a caregiver should have. Generally, a caregiver should be patient and passionate. This means that caregivers who are genuinely passionate about their jobs are happy with what they do, and this becomes evident in how they deal with their patients, who in turn will respond positively to their enthusiastic and lively attitude. Moreover, these caregivers are constantly looking for ways to improve how they perform their jobs, and ultimately, to make the lives of their patients better.
Another thing to consider when you hire a caregiver is that a good caregiver should be physically fit and and a strong constitution. Patients that caregivers look after are often too frail to do everyday things on their own so it is important for a caregiver to have the physical strength or stamina to assist his or her ward when it’s time for a bath or if the patient needs to move from one room to another. Additionally, a major part of caregiving involves dealing with the patient’s bodily functions, which are sometimes uncontrollable. A good caregiver accepts this part of her job with patience, dignity, and respect for the patient.
Tips for hiring a housekeeper
Generally a housekeepers are responsible to complete the household task such as cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, emptying dustbin, washing, doing laundry and ironing. Besides, a housekeeper is engaged to do additional professional jobs such as protect equipments, ensure all rooms is maintained according to the standards, check and provide stock level of consumable item appropriately.
During the recruitment process, the characteristics that we should find is a housekeeper is detailed oriented and hygine personality. A housekeeper should be able to assess a room and ensure that everything is in its right place. Besides a housekeeper are insisted to be reliable and flexible, Most employers look for a housekeeper who can work flexibly, especially a live-in housekeeper. The housekeeper may have to cook, clean and watch over the children. A flexible candidate will make the best effort to assist in every situation.