Services
Application Procedures
Domestic Helpers Comparison
| Filipino helpers from overseas | Indonesian helpers from overseas | Bengalese helpers from overseas | Local helpers with completed contracts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Application Period |
Around 2.5 - 3.5months |
Around 2.5 - 3.5 months |
Around 2.5 - 3.5 months |
Around 1 month |
|
Salary |
$4,730 |
$4,730 |
$4,730 |
$4,730 - $9,000 |
|
Language of Communication |
English |
Cantonese, Mandarin and English (depending on experience) |
Cantonese, Mandarin and English (depending on experience) |
Depending on the Nationality of helpers |
|
Personality |
Smart, clever and independent |
Simple and receptive to advice |
Simple and receptive to advice |
Depending on the Nationality of helpers |
|
Suitable for families |
Families with babies or children, Couple only family |
Families with elderly, disabled, children and newborns |
Families with elderly, disabled, children and newborns |
Families with an urgent need for a domestic helper |
|
Hiring fee |
Lower |
Higher |
Lower |
Higher |
| Filipino helpers | Indonesian helpers | Bengalese helpers | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Language |
English |
Cantonese, Mandarin and English (depending on experience) |
Cantonese, Mandarin and English (depending on experience) |
|
Character |
Smart and Independent |
More obedient and open to advice |
More obedient and open to advice |
|
Education |
University/Tertiary level |
Secondary (high school) level |
Primary and Secondary school level |
|
Working Experience |
Middle East and Hong Kong |
Mainly Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Middle East and Hong Kong |
The majority of helpers have no experience |
|
Training |
Around 14 days |
All receive standard training for not less than 600 hours (required by the Indonesian government) |
Around 60 days |
|
Religion |
Mainly Catholic and Christian |
Islam |
Islam |
| Overseas helpers | Local helpers | |
|---|---|---|
|
Application Time |
Around 2.5 to 3.5 months |
Around 1 to 1.5 month |
|
Acceptance of job offers |
Without Overseas working experience: not picky
With Overseas working experience: pickier |
With completed contract: very picky
With terminated contract: less picky |
|
Salary |
$4,730 |
$4,730 - 9,000
|
|
Time to adapt |
Longer |
Shorter |
|
Performance |
Less experienced helpers need more guidance from employers but they are more obedient and hardworking
More experienced helpers can adapt quickly |
Quick adaptation but they are less open to advice |
|
Homeland Return for holidays |
Not required |
Required during the first year of the contract |
|
Plane Tickets required |
Single Trip |
Single Trip/ Round-trip |
|
Interview |
Video Conference |
Face-to-face |
Service Fees
| Filipino helpers | From $10,980 |
| Indonesian helpers | From $11,680 |
| Bengalese helpers | From $8,680 |
| Fees include: | a) Consular fee at respective Consulate General in Hong Kong b) Body Check in the home country c) Relevant administrative and handling fees in the home country d) Working Visa fee of the Immigration Department e) Single-trip plane ticket to Hong Kong (including departure and airport taxes) f) Application administration upon the arrival of helpers (e.g. apply for HKID, report to helpers’ respective consulates) g) Two years follow up and counseling services (including translation services) |
| Filipino helpers | From $11,380 |
| Indonesian helpers | From $16,980 |
| Bengalese helpers | From $8,680 |
| Fees include: | a) Consular fee at respective Consulate General in Hong Kong b) Relevant administrative and handling fees in the home country c) Working Visa fee of the Immigration Department |
| Filipino helpers | From $3,680 |
| Indonesian helpers | From $4,500 |
| Bengalese helpers | From $3,680 |
| Fees include: | a) Consular fee at respective Consulate General in Hong Kong b) Working Visa fee of the Immigration Department c) Fee for Overseas Workers Welfare Administration OWWA (Filipino helpers only) |
| Filipino helpers | From $2,000 |
| Indonesian helpers | From $2,580 |
| Bengalese helpers | From $2,000 |
| Fees include: | a) Consular fee at respective Consulate General in Hong Kong b) Working Visa fee of the Immigration Department c) Fee for Overseas Workers Welfare Administration OWWA (Filipino helpers only) |
Equip helpers with basic knowledge and skills for elderly care and improve the quality of care received by the local elderly.
| Learning Focus | Equip helpers with basic knowledge and skills for elderly care |
| Tutors | Registered Nurses, Registered local care workers, Lecturers from Hong Kong St. John Ambulance |
| Hours of Study | 9 hours in total (3 Courses : 3 hours/ course) |
| Programme Content | Module 1 : Basic First Aid Course at Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Module 2 : Understanding the common health issues of elderly and Introductory training on nursing Module 3 : Tips for communicating with elderly Upon completion of all modules, helpers will receive a certificate from Hong Kong St. John Ambulance |
| Limited Offer | $800 |
Including Proxy Purchase on HelperCare Insurance, additional helper body check service, and Proxy Purchase on Plan tickets (Contact us for more details).