Work Permits for Male Foreign Domestic Helpers to Care for Male Elderly Disabled Persons

Debated in Parliament on 11 Sep 2017.

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Denise Phua Lay Peng asked the Minister for Manpower about the conditions under which male foreign domestic helpers are granted Work Permits to care for male elderly disabled persons at their residences.
The Ministry of Manpower evaluates applications for male foreign domestic workers on a case-by-case basis, exercising flexibility in exceptional situations, such as when families have special caregiving needs.
A male foreign domestic worker may be considered more suitable if the male elderly disabled person is of heavy build or behaves aggressively, or if the worker has relevant nursing or caregiving skills.
All applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria for foreign domestic workers.

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Denise Phua Lay Peng

Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng asked the Minister for Manpower under what conditions are male foreign domestic helpers granted Work Permits to care for male elderly disabled persons at their residences.

Lim Swee Say

The Ministry of Manpower assesses applications to bring in male foreign domestic workers (FDWs) on a case-by-case basis and exercises flexibility in exceptional situations. We would assess if the family has special caregiving needs and why a male FDW may be more suitable than a female FDW.

For example, a male FDW may be better at handling and caring for a male elderly disabled person who is of heavy build and who may behave aggressively. We would also consider the prospective FDW’s nursing skillsets or experience in caregiving. In addition, he would have to meet the general eligibility criteria for FDWs.

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Denise Phua Lay Peng asked the Minister for Manpower about the conditions under which male foreign domestic helpers are granted Work Permits to care for male elderly disabled persons at their residences.
The Ministry of Manpower evaluates applications for male foreign domestic workers on a case-by-case basis, exercising flexibility in exceptional situations, such as when families have special caregiving needs.
A male foreign domestic worker may be considered more suitable if the male elderly disabled person is of heavy build or behaves aggressively, or if the worker has relevant nursing or caregiving skills.
All applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria for foreign domestic workers.

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Work Permits for Male Foreign Domestic Helpers to Care for Male Elderly Disabled Persons

Debated in Parliament on 11 Sep 2017.

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Denise Phua Lay Peng asked the Minister for Manpower about the conditions under which male foreign domestic helpers are granted Work Permits to care for male elderly disabled persons at their residences.
The Ministry of Manpower evaluates applications for male foreign domestic workers on a case-by-case basis, exercising flexibility in exceptional situations, such as when families have special caregiving needs.
A male foreign domestic worker may be considered more suitable if the male elderly disabled person is of heavy build or behaves aggressively, or if the worker has relevant nursing or caregiving skills.
All applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria for foreign domestic workers.

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Denise Phua Lay Peng

Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng asked the Minister for Manpower under what conditions are male foreign domestic helpers granted Work Permits to care for male elderly disabled persons at their residences.

Lim Swee Say

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Denise Phua Lay Peng asked the Minister for Manpower about the conditions under which male foreign domestic helpers are granted Work Permits to care for male elderly disabled persons at their residences.
The Ministry of Manpower evaluates applications for male foreign domestic workers on a case-by-case basis, exercising flexibility in exceptional situations, such as when families have special caregiving needs.
A male foreign domestic worker may be considered more suitable if the male elderly disabled person is of heavy build or behaves aggressively, or if the worker has relevant nursing or caregiving skills.
All applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria for foreign domestic workers.

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Work Permits for Male Foreign Domestic Helpers to Care for Male Elderly Disabled Persons

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Denise Phua Lay Peng

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Work Permits for Male Foreign Domestic Helpers to Care for Male Elderly Disabled Persons

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Denise Phua Lay Peng

Lim Swee Say

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