Desi Caturningsih, an experienced Indonesian domestic helper with 14 years and 7 months of professional experience working in Singapore. She is 40 years old, widowed, and a proud mother of two children (ages 19 and 17). She is a high school graduate and fluent in English. She have extensive experience in childcare, elderly care, general housework, cooking, and marketing.
Throughout her career, she have worked with Chinese, Indian, and Chinese-American families, gaining valuable experience in managing households, providing attentive care for children and elderly individuals, and handling various household responsibilities. Her work experiences include:
- Chinese Family:
- Assisted one elderly individual (Ah Mah, 76 years old).
- Managed general housework, cooking, marketing, and car washing in a 2-story terrace house with four rooms and two adults.
- Reason for leaving: Finished contract.
- Chinese Family:
- Cared for two elderly individuals (Ah Gong, 80 years old, unable to walk, and Ah Mah, 70+ years old).
- Managed general housework, cooking, and marketing in a 3-room HDB with one adult.
- Reason for leaving: Unable to manage care for two elderly individuals and lack of privacy.
- Chinese Family:
- Cared for two grandchildren (ages 7 and 5) and one medium-sized dog.
- Managed general housework, cooking, marketing, and car washing in a 2-story landed house, later moving to a 3-room HDB with three adults and two elderly individuals (Sir and Madam, both 60+ years old).
- Reason for leaving: Finished contract.
- Chinese Family:
- Cared for two children (ages 2 years and 4 months).
- Managed general housework, cooking, and marketing in a 4-room condo with two adults.
- Reason for leaving: Sought a new environment due to frequent nagging from the employer.
- Indian Family:
- Cared for two children (ages 4 and 2).
- Managed general housework, cooking, and marketing in a 3-room HDB with two adults.
- Reason for leaving: Sought a new environment as the helper was not receiving enough food.
- Chinese-American Family:
- Cared for two children (ages 4 and 2).
- Managed general housework, cooking, marketing, and car washing in a 4-story semi-detached house with five rooms and two adults.
- Reason for leaving: Employer relocated to Hong Kong.
She is skilled in handling pork and beef, gardening, car washing, and caring for pets. She is comfortable working with other helpers and sharing a room. Additionally, open to working on off days with compensation. Her dedication, adaptability, and strong work ethic make her a hardworking and reliable individual who is ready to contribute to a welcoming family.
