APME DOMESTIC WORKER PLACEMENT AGENCY

OUR PROCESS

Hiring a domestic helper in Singapore involves structured steps to ensure a smooth process. APME Manpower Services simplifies this by guiding you through matching, documentation, and training. This overview highlights key steps, with APME providing hands-on support for a seamless experience.

Process for Hiring a Domestic Helper in Singapore

SOURCING - we have established a trusted network of partners based in The Philippines to give prospective employers a good choice of excellent candidates, from which to make a confident choice.

BEST FIT - we undertake extensive discovery and consultation with prospective employers to better understand requirements and personality and regard to all known circumstances at home. This enables us to help source and match the best possible candidates.

PLACEMENT - Once a match is made, we handle all administrative and logistical processes. We ensure ongoing communication, provide support as needed, and assist with replacements or repatriation when engagements conclude.

OTHER SERVICES - need a helper with a non-standard skill or qualification? Let us know and we can help provide or source additional skills training.

Steps for Prospective Employers

The following is a quick overview for prospective employers to gain an understanding of the process. We will of course be on hand to provide further information and guide you along the day.

Understand your requirement for a domestic helper
- Fill out the form for details of your household, and your requirement for a domestic helper.
- Discuss your preferences for a domestic helper with us at APME.
Screening and Selection
- Review profiles provided by APME and interview potential domestic helpers to find a suitable match.
Documentation and Work Permit Application
- Submit and sign required documents, that will allow APME to submit the work permit on your behalf for the selected domestic helper. APME will require the helper's personal details, and the employer's particulars.
- APME will apply for a work permit through the Ministry of Manpower (MoM).
Pre-Employment Training and Medical Examination
- APME will ensure the domestic helper completes the Settling In Program which is an MoM mandatory orientation program for first time MDW to educate them on safety precautions and living in Singapore
- APME to provide in house training based on employer’s needs.
- APME to arrange for a medical examination for the MDW as required by MoM.
Signing the Employment Contract
- Review and sign the employment contract outlining the terms and conditions of employment.
Post-Arrival Procedures
- APME to helper at assist the helper and take them to the point of arrival at the employer’s residence.
- APME to facilitate registration of the helper’s fingerprints and photo at MOM Services Centre.
Settling In
- Provide a conducive living environment and introduction to household routines and responsibilities.