Staff

Normally the most effective way to find good staff is from a first hand recommendation through one of the expat email circulations but we start this page with some employment agencies that have been recommended also.

• Elijah Seth Employment Services for sourcing reliable staff. 1087 B J.P. Rizal St., Guadelupe, Viejo; Tel 918916718000, 4891794, 8968933, 0919 6490092
• The Prestige Recruitment Team can help you hiring household help.Professional Domestic Helpers, Domestic All Around Helpers, Child Minderers and Drivers that are guaranteed to have a professional attitude, relevant qualifications and suitable experience. All are subjected to an Accurate Background and Police Reference Check and are screened and trained to meet expat standards. For more information, please contact Babs on 09285037128 or email .

The different house help staffing jobs summarized.

• All Around - is a helper who does more or less everything in the house, but she will not cook. She will clean the house, do laundry and even babysit.
• Cooks- only do work only related to kitchen. They are generally paid a little bit more than "all around". For both helpers, you can give them a lumpsum salary or salary and food allowance seperately. The salary is dependant on the experience of the helper and can range anywhere between P5000 to P10,000 and food allowance is between P1500 to P2000. Some even choose to buy them toilettries or buy rice for helpers.
• Yaya(nanny) - will take care of your child. Yayas even do the school drop offs and pick ups and take your child to extra curricular activities.
• Driver- other than driving, he can also run errands and pay bills.The salary range is again dependant on the skills and experience and ranges from P8000 to P15,000 per month.
• Gardener - he usually works part time, once ot twice a week depending on the size of your garden. In makati, they are paid P500 per day.
• Poolman - He will come to your house three times a week. You can make arrangement with him where he will bring chemicals needed for pool or you can opt to buy your own chemicals. The salary is between P1500 to P2000 per month.
• Security guard - is not usually not hired, but depends on your employer and your comfort level. The gated villages are generally quite safe.

Note - It is up to you whether you would like your staff to wear uniform. If you would prefer uniform, then you should provide it. Yes, Beth in Alabang provides them, she lives at 486 Ma. Christina, You can call the landline in advance: 842 6456. Or you can find them at AWCP bazaar.
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It is advisable to have a written contract for each member of staff, this is a good safeguard for both parties.__

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