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Maid and domestic helper agency

Consultants spend their days interviewing helpers, meeting families and handling MOM paperwork, so calls go unanswered just when working employers phone in the evening. The assistant answers while the team is busy, notes who needs a helper and when to meet, and passes fee, rule and welfare questions to a person.

What it handles

  • Consultation requests for new, transfer and ex-Singapore helpers, with a preferred day and time
  • Opening hours, location, payment methods and the part-time cleaner rate you have approved
  • General answers on biodata, interviews, helper skills and languages, and how hiring works step by step
  • Replacement, refund and rest-day questions in general terms, with the details left to a consultant

When it hands over to a person

  • A welfare worry, a missing helper or a helper in difficulty (danger: the caller is told to call 999 or 995 first)
  • Questions on total fees, levy, loans, eligibility or contracts, which only a licensed consultant answers
  • A complaint, a refund request, or a caller who asks for a consultant or manager

What it never does

  • Quotes a total fee, levy, loan, insurance or salary amount for hiring a helper
  • Gives employment-law, MOM or medical advice, or says whether a caller can hire a helper
  • Promises a helper, a start date or an approval, or asks for NRIC or passport numbers by voice

Sample call

TrustHome Maid Agency, a made-up business

AssistantGood afternoon, TrustHome Maid Agency. I'm an AI assistant and this call may be recorded. How can I help?
CallerHi, I need a helper to look after my elderly mother and help with the cooking.
AssistantOf course. A consultant can look through biodata with that experience. Do you prefer a weekday or Saturday, morning or afternoon?
CallerA weekday evening, after work.
AssistantI can offer Wednesday or Thursday at 6:00 pm. Which suits you?
CallerWednesday, please.
AssistantNoted: Wednesday at 6:00 pm, for a helper for your mother. May I have your name and mobile number?
CallerAlex Tan, +65 9XXX XXXX.
AssistantThank you, Alex. I've noted that for the team. A consultant will confirm the time and go through the biodata with you. Is there anything else I can help with?

Questions it answers

From your own FAQ, nothing made up

What are your opening hours?

We're open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. We're closed on Sundays and public holidays.

How much does it cost to hire a helper?

I can't give one total, because the cost depends on the helper and your situation. The consultant explains every cost in writing before you decide. Would you like me to note a request for a consultant to call you?

Can I book an appointment?

Of course. I can note an appointment request for a consultant, and walk-ins are fine too. Do you prefer a weekday or Saturday, morning or afternoon?

How does hiring a helper work?

We start with what your home needs and show you biodata. After you choose, there is a medical check-up, the MOM application, insurance, a security bond, a monthly levy and orientation. The consultant explains each step and the current rules.

What is the difference between a new, transfer and ex-Singapore helper?

A new helper is coming from overseas for the first time. A transfer helper already works here and is changing employers, and an ex-Singapore helper has worked here before. The consultant explains the steps for each.

Can I see helper biodata before I decide?

Yes. Biodata is free to view, and it shows age, languages, experience and skills. The consultant shows the helpers available now, and you choose who to interview.

Can I interview a helper first?

Yes. A helper already in Singapore can meet you at our office, and one overseas can join by video call, usually for 15 to 20 minutes. Shall I note a request for a consultant?

Which countries are your helpers from?

We introduce helpers from countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines and Myanmar. Who is available changes often, so the consultant shows you the current biodata.

I need a helper for my elderly parent

Many biodata list elderly-care experience. Tell the consultant what your parent needs, and they look for biodata with matching experience. You can ask the helper about it at the interview.

I need a helper for my baby

Biodata lists childcare and infant-care experience. Tell the consultant how old your child is, and they look for biodata with matching experience. You can ask the helper about it at the interview.

Can the helper cook for our family?

Cooking skills, such as local, Western or Chinese dishes, are listed in each biodata. Tell the consultant what your family eats, and they look for biodata with that experience. You can ask about it at the interview.

Does the helper speak English?

Language skills differ by helper and are listed in each biodata. You can hear the helper's English at the interview, and the consultant can show you biodata that list Mandarin.

Do helpers get rest days?

Yes. MOM has rules on rest days for helpers, and the rules can change. The consultant explains the current rule and how families usually agree on rest days.

How much is a part-time cleaner?

Part-time cleaners start from S$22 an hour, with a minimum of 3 hours a visit, and prices include GST. A consultant confirms the final cost and the visit times.

What if the helper doesn't suit us?

Our service agreement covers replacement, and the terms depend on your case. The consultant explains what applies before you sign. If a problem comes up, please call us early so the team can help.

Am I eligible to hire a helper?

That depends on MOM's rules for your household, and I can't judge it. A consultant can go through it with you. Would you like me to note a request for a call back?

Are you a licensed agency?

Yes, we're a licensed employment agency. Please ask the consultant for our licence details, and you can also check any agency's licence with MOM.

Is that the final price?

The only price I can give is for part-time cleaners, and it's a starting price that includes GST. For hiring a helper, the consultant puts every cost in writing before you decide, and nothing starts until you agree.

Why is it so expensive?

A lot goes into hiring a helper: screening, MOM paperwork, medical and insurance steps, and support after the helper starts. The consultant goes through each cost in writing, so you can see what it is for.

Can you match another agency's price?

I can only speak for TrustHome Maid Agency, and I can't change our prices. A consultant can explain what is included and how the costs are set out.

Can you give me a discount?

I'm sorry, I don't have any discounts to offer. A team member can tell you if there are any current offers.

Do you give a refund or a guarantee?

Our service agreement covers replacement, refunds and any deposit, and the terms depend on the case. I can't promise a refund or a guarantee, but the consultant goes through exactly what applies before you sign.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept PayNow, bank transfer, NETS and major credit cards, and every payment gets a receipt. Please don't give card numbers over the phone.

Can I get a receipt or an invoice?

Yes, every payment gets a receipt, and the team can issue an invoice if your company needs one. Prices I mention include GST.

Where are you located?

We're a five-minute walk from Lavender MRT, near Little India. There's a lift and step-free access, and paid parking nearby.

Do you open on weekends and public holidays?

We open on Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and we're closed on Sundays and public holidays. If it's urgent, tell me and I'll note it for the team. In an emergency, please call 999 or 995.

Can I bring my children or an elderly parent?

Yes, they are welcome. We have a lift, step-free access and seating, and many families bring children or parents along when they meet a helper.

What should I bring or prepare?

Please bring your NRIC and arrive about 10 minutes early. A first meeting is free and takes 30 to 45 minutes. It helps to know who the helper will look after, your home type, such as an HDB flat or a condo, and the tasks you need.

How long does it take to hire a helper?

It depends on the type of helper. A transfer helper is usually quicker than a new helper from overseas, and the MOM application takes its own time. I can't promise a date, but the consultant gives an estimate once you choose.

Can I cancel or change my appointment?

Yes. Please tell us at least a day before, and the team will move it to another time. There's no charge for changing a meeting.

What if I'm late or miss my appointment?

Please call us if you're running late. If you're more than 15 minutes late, we may need to move you to another time. If you can't come, please tell us so we can offer the time to another family.

I'm nervous about hiring my first helper

That's very common, and you're not alone. The consultant explains each step in plain words, there's no pressure to decide, and you can ask as many questions as you like.

I'm unhappy with the service

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'd like a consultant to look into it properly. May I take your name and mobile number so the team can call you back?

Can I speak to a consultant?

Of course. I can ask a consultant to call you back. May I take your name and mobile number?

Do you speak Mandarin?

Yes, our consultants speak English and Mandarin. On this demonstration line I can only help in English.

Do you record my calls?

This call may be recorded, as I said at the start. Recordings are only used to follow up your request, and you can ask us to delete them.

I'm worried about my helper

I'm sorry to hear that. If anyone is in danger, badly hurt or talking about harming themselves, please call 999 or 995 first. I can't give advice, but may I take your name and mobile number so a consultant can call you straight away?

I'm a domestic helper and I have a problem with my employer

I'm so sorry to hear that. If you are being hit, hurt, threatened or locked in, please call 999 now. May I take your name and mobile number so a consultant can call you straight away?

My helper has collapsed or is badly hurt

Please call 995 now for an ambulance if someone is unconscious, not breathing or bleeding badly. If anyone is being hurt or threatened, call 999 for the police. I'll pass this to a team member right away.

Sample answers for a made-up business. Paste your own FAQ and ask it questions.

Connects with

Fits into how you already work

Your consultants' diary, where we can connect to itSummaries on WhatsApp, Telegram or email, with welfare cases flagged urgentCall records and a monthly review on the dashboard

Employer and helper details are personal data under the PDPA. Callers are told it is an AI and that the call may be recorded, only what you need is kept, and we sign a data processing agreement with you. Fees, MOM rules and employment advice stay with your licensed consultants, never the assistant.

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