Hiring a domestic helper in Singapore is a big decision that impacts your family’s security and well-being. While experience and skills matter, one step you should never skip is a secure background checks. Without it, you could face unnecessary risks, financial troubles, or even safety concerns at home.
Why Secure Background Checks Are a Must for Hiring a Helper
A thorough background check ensures that the helper you bring into your home is reliable, trustworthy, and a good fit for your family. Here are some real-life cases in Singapore where skipping this step led to serious issues:
Financial Theft and Mismanagement
One employer trusted a helper based on her experience alone, only to later find money missing and suspicious transactions on their accounts. A background check would have revealed her history of financial misconduct with previous employers.
Household Instability and Safety Concerns
Another family discovered that their helper had a habit of leaving jobs abruptly, causing disruptions in their home. A proper employment check would have flagged this issue early on.
Social Media Red Flags
An employer later found inappropriate posts on their helper’s social media that conflicted with their family’s values. A quick social media screening could have prevented hiring someone unsuitable for their household.
Secure Steps to Background Checks When Hiring a Helper
At EELIT AGENCY, we take background checks seriously to ensure you hire a safe and reliable helper. Our process includes:
- Employment History in Singapore
We verify the Helper’s work history in Singapore, including feedback from previous employers, reasons for leaving past jobs, and any performance notes. This provides a clear picture of the Helper’s work ethic, reliability, and adaptability in a Singaporean household. - Employment History in Home Country
Knowing the Helper’s work history in her home country adds another layer of assurance. We look for consistency in job tenure, speaks to other Helpers who are in the same training center and any red flags that might not be visible from her recent experiences alone. - Social Media Screening
Reviewing social media profiles can provide insight into a candidate’s character, interests, and behaviors, ensuring they align with your household’s values. This step can help catch potential red flags, such as risky behaviors or attitudes incompatible with family dynamics.
Additional Background Checks to Consider
Our goal at EELIT AGENCY is to make the Helper hiring process as secure as possible for our clients. In addition to our standard background checks, here are some additional measures we can take to enhance safety and suitability:
- Criminal Background Check
Verifying any criminal history, both in Singapore and the Helper’s home country, ensures that there are no undisclosed legal issues that could pose a risk to your household. - Medical and Mental Health Screening
Comprehensive medical and mental health evaluations can ensure the Helper is physically and mentally capable of performing her duties. Some agencies include these checks to confirm overall health and fitness for the job. - Personality and Aptitude Assessments
These assessments provide a better understanding of the Helper’s adaptability, resilience, and interpersonal skills, ensuring a strong fit with your family’s needs.
Hire With Confidence – EELIT Can Help!
At EELIT AGENCY, we take pride in placing secure and trustworthy helpers for Singaporean households. Our thorough screening process ensures you hire with confidence, minimizing risks and maximizing peace of mind.
👉 Looking for a safe and reliable helper? Contact EELIT today for expert assistance!