Social Issues Arises When Helpers Double Up As Caregivers

Indonesian national Suyati, 42, moved to Singapore as an 18-year-old to be a maid, she did not anticipate the amount of work involved.

Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/maids-face-significant-stress-from-juggling-multiple-responsibilities-observers?close=true

THE NEED FOR CAREGIVERS

Social Issues Arises When Helpers Double Up As Caregivers

“If they have to take care of elderly or special needs children, employers can allow them to do less housework”

Observers say maids may face significant stressors from the duties they have been assigned, mismatched expectations, as well as caregiving responsibilities that they may not be equipped to handle.

Caregiving work for the elderly requires much mental and physical stamina, and some may need almost round-the-clock care. This can take a toll on the maids.

The spokesman for Home said that like all individuals, migrant domestic workers have limits on how much stress they can cope with.
As they may also fear losing their jobs, they may not voice out their concerns, which may lead to a breaking point.