Hiring More than One Migrant Domestic Worker by Caregivers of Elderly with Severe Dementia

Debated in Parliament on 6 Feb 2023.

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Christopher de Souza asked if the Ministry of Manpower allows caregivers of elderly with severe dementia to hire more than one migrant domestic worker.
The Ministry considers caregiving needs, including cases with elderly dementia patients, when assessing applications for a second MDW.
Financial ability to hire and maintain two MDWs in acceptable accommodation is also a key factor in the decision.

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Christopher de Souza

Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Manpower whether the Ministry has a policy of allowing caregivers of elderly with severe dementia to hire more than one foreign domestic worker.

Tan See Leng

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) takes into consideration the caregiving needs of households when assessing applications for the second migrant domestic worker (MDW). This includes situations where there is an elderly with dementia in the household. Other considerations include the household’s financial ability to hire and upkeep two MDWs in acceptable accommodation.

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Hiring More than One Migrant Domestic Worker by Caregivers of Elderly with Severe Dementia

Debated in Parliament on 6 Feb 2023.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Christopher de Souza asked if the Ministry of Manpower allows caregivers of elderly with severe dementia to hire more than one migrant domestic worker.
The Ministry considers caregiving needs, including cases with elderly dementia patients, when assessing applications for a second MDW.
Financial ability to hire and maintain two MDWs in acceptable accommodation is also a key factor in the decision.

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Christopher de Souza

Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Manpower whether the Ministry has a policy of allowing caregivers of elderly with severe dementia to hire more than one foreign domestic worker.

Hiring More than One Migrant Domestic Worker by Caregivers of Elderly with Severe Dementia

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Christopher de Souza

Tan See Leng

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Hiring More than One Migrant Domestic Worker by Caregivers of Elderly with Severe Dementia

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Christopher de Souza

Tan See Leng

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