{"id":11618,"date":"2023-09-06T06:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T22:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T08:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T00:35:47","slug":"top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Domestic Helper Qualification And Skills Required For Child Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(Updated on 12 February 2026)<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/#In_order_to_find_a_good_housemaid_to_take_care_of_your_children_here_are_the_top_7_qualification_and_skills_you_may_look_into\" >In order to find a good housemaid to take care of your children, here are the top 7 qualification and skills you may look into:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/#1_Child_care_experience\" >1. Child care experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/#2_Education_Level\" >2. Education Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/#3_Communication_Skills\" >3. Communication Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/#4_Sense_of_Responsibility\" >4. Sense of Responsibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/#5_Loving_and_caring_character\" >5. Loving and caring character<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/#6_First_Aid_Training\" >6. First Aid\u00a0Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/#7_Reference_Check\" >7. Reference Check<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/#About_HelperChoice\" >About HelperChoice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/top-7-domestic-helper-qualification-and-skills-required\/#Did_You_Know\" >Did You Know?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Are you looking for a domestic worker available in Hong Kong? Is it your first time hiring a helper? In Hong Kong, it is not uncommon to find a maid to take care of your children and the household if you are working parents.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Top-7-Domestic-Helper-Qualification-And-Skills-Required-For-Child-Care.png\" alt=\"Top 7 domestic helper qualification and skills required for child care\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/domestic-helpers\/hong-kong\"><strong>HelperChoice<\/strong><\/a>, a licensed and ethical domestic worker agency in Hong Kong, provides an online platform that can help you match a suitable domestic helper in accordance with your needs. Unlike traditional employment agencies, HelperChoice provides online direct hire and thus, the cost of hiring a domestic worker in Hong Kong becomes <strong>more affordable<\/strong>. All you need to do is to<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Register a <strong>FREE<\/strong> employer account on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/domestic-helpers\/hong-kong\">HelperChoice platform<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Define and filter your domestic helper hiring criteria by their work experience, availability, nationality, age and so on.<\/li>\n<li>Browse the helper profiles. <strong>Send the first message to the helpers<\/strong> that meet your expectations.<\/li>\n<li>Subscribe our <strong>Premium Member plan<\/strong> and obtain the helpers\u2019 contact number for interviews and direct hire. Here is the <a style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helperchoice-new-user-guide\">detailed user guide<\/a><span style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\"> for HelperChoice online platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\">Once the domestic worker and you have reached the agreement and entered the employment contract, you may contact us for processing the work visa for your helper. We will take care of all the paperwork and visa documents. Generally speaking, it will require <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\">6 weeks<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\"> to complete processing the <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\">local hire visa<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\"> for Filipino domestic helpers and around <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\">3 months<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\"> for the <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\">overseas Filipino helpers<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\">. If you are not certain which visa package suits your helper, we are more than happy to assist you via <\/span><a style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=85258014645\">Whatsapp<\/a><span style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\"> or a <\/span><a style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/helperchoice\/direct-hire-consultation\">15-min consultation session<\/a><span style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_order_to_find_a_good_housemaid_to_take_care_of_your_children_here_are_the_top_7_qualification_and_skills_you_may_look_into\"><\/span><strong>In order to find a good housemaid to take care of your children, here are the top 7 qualification and skills you may look into:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Child_care_experience\"><\/span>1. Child care experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Childcarer providers may have gained extensive child care experiences based on their previous work experiences, their parental status and their family background. In most circumstances, domestic workers with <strong>at least 4 years of experience in child care<\/strong> are regarded as experienced applicants to take good care of your children. They know the daily schooling schedule, the school dress code and how to divide their work in between child care and the household chores. It will save you a bundle of time to brief and guide them from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>You may also judge whether a domestic worker is experienced in child care by their <strong>parental status<\/strong> and their<strong> family background<\/strong>. For example, if the applicant is married and has a child or she used to be a big sister taking care of her younger siblings at home, she tends to be highly capable of looking after your children.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Education_Level\"><\/span>2. Education Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A University graduate applicant should be able to tutor your children and help them do their homework. If you are expecting to boost your children\u2019s spoken English skills, hiring a domestic helper, particularly a Filipino maid, may serve the purpose. Most <strong>Filipinos are good English speakers<\/strong>. They can encourage your children to learn more English and improve their English proficiency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Communication_Skills\"><\/span>3. Communication Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it. Coping with children who are in an exploratory and steep learning stage is not an easy task. They are energetic, very active and super curious about their surroundings. The ideal child caregiver would be an active listener, who makes children feel heard and understood. As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/parenting\/child-care\/9-tips-for-better-communication\">Unicef<\/a> suggested, bribing children with candy or snacks would only give you temporary control. We should always set boundaries and let children know our expectations. For <strong>verbal communication<\/strong>, we may give them a specific compliment on what they do well instead of a generic statement like \u201cNice\u201d or \u201cGood job!\u201d. When children do not behave well, a child caregiver should avoid criticising them personally, but comment directly on their bad behaviour only. For <strong>non-verbal communication<\/strong>, helpers should keep constant eye contact while communicating with children to show support and attention. Sometimes, a warm hug would be nice for children who feel downhearted.<\/p>\n<p>Helpers who embrace open and transparent communication can also help you keep track of your children\u2019s daily lives while you are at work. They can report to you at once if anything goes wrong with your children.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sense_of_Responsibility\"><\/span>4. Sense of Responsibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest reason you hire a domestic worker is to make sure your children are in good hands. Therefore, you need a helper with a great sense of responsibility who is <strong>trustworthy<\/strong> and <strong>reliable<\/strong> when you are away from home. The perfect applicant should be <strong>attentive<\/strong> to any allergy the children may have, children\u2019s emotional change or their whereabouts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Loving_and_caring_character\"><\/span>5. Loving and caring character<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Children long for their parents\u2019 attention and love. When parents are not around them, they might feel lonely and require emotional support. Thus, when considering employing a domestic worker, you should assess if the applicant possesses loving and caring personality traits<strong> to treat your children as their own<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_First_Aid_Training\"><\/span>6. First Aid\u00a0Training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We know that children are always in adventure mode spinning and swinging indoors and outdoors. Being cautious and taking all the necessary precautions may not have a 100% guarantee on children\u2019s safety. All you need is a domestic helper who is <strong>equipped with first aid training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Reference_Check\"><\/span>7. Reference Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To verify domestic helpers\u2019 work experience and skills, you may contact their previous employer about their work performance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/the-importance-of-domestic-helper-recommendations-unravelled\">&lt;&lt;What specific questions should you ask when calling their previous employer?&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please note that it would be solely up to domestic workers\u2019 decision whether to reveal and share previous employers\u2019\u00a0 contact details. Sometimes, employers want to keep their contact information discreet while helpers may be afraid of any bad recommendation from their previous employer(s).\u00a0If possible, please check with the applicant and see if she can provide <strong>a reference letter<\/strong> from her previous employer to prove her due diligence at work.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_HelperChoice\"><\/span>About HelperChoice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Founded in 2012, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/info\/en\/hire-domestic-helper\">HelperChoice<\/a> is the first social impact startup dedicated to eradicate placement fees and human trafficking for the purpose of forced labour. It provides an online platform for domestic workers matching and direct hire in Hong Kong and visa processing for Filipino workers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_You_Know\"><\/span>Did You Know?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Premium Members<\/strong> (members who subscribed to the paid service on HelperChoice platform) can get <strong>a 10% discount on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/info\/en\/direct-hire-packages\">visa process service<\/a><\/strong>, including both <strong>local hire<\/strong> and <strong>overseas hire<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/registration\/childcare\/employer\">Register now<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/domestic-helpers\/hong-kong\">Hire A Maid In Hong Kong &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Updated on 12 February 2026) Are you looking for a domestic worker available in Hong Kong? 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