Families may get caregiving help from foreigners in future

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A pilot scheme that allows families to hire foreign workers to clean their homes for a short period could be expanded to include foreigners giving part-time caregiving services. Such a move would hinge on whether there is industry demand, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary...

But the scheme is only for companies that provide cleaning services, noted Mr Melvin Yong . He urged MOM to extend the scheme to households that need caregiver help."I want to assure Mr Melvin Yong and Mr Desmond Choo that MOM is prepared to consider including companies which provide caregiving services, or perhaps short-term respite care with the Health Ministry's support," she added.

The maids, she added, need time to earn enough to repay the fees they typically owe their agents for getting them work in Singapore. These placement fees are usually paid by deducting the amount from their pay in the first few months of work.In short, the duration provides"certainty and stability" for both the maids and employers, she added.

 

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