Elderly Care Maid Singapore

Finding a maid for elderly care in Singapore

Caring for an older family member is one of the most personal roles a helper can take on, so it pays to read biodata closely. On SmartMaid, each biodata separates two things:

• Experience means the helper has actually cared for an older person before, in Singapore, abroad or with her own family. This page shows these helpers by default.
• Willing means she is open to elderly care but may not have done it yet. A willing helper can be a good choice for light support and companionship, especially if you can train her.

A good domestic helper for elderly care combines patience, physical confidence and calm judgement. The biodata tells you where she has been; the interview tells you how she thinks.

Helpers with elderly-care experience by nationality

Helpers from several nationalities list elderly-care experience on SmartMaid. The counts below are live and show helpers with actual experience:

Nationality is only a starting filter. Language matters more for daily care: a grandparent who speaks mainly Mandarin, Hokkien or Malay will be more comfortable with a helper who can follow simple conversation. Check the languages on each biodata and test them in the interview.

Agencies with elderly-care helpers

These licensed agencies currently publish helpers with elderly-care experience on SmartMaid. Each count is live and opens that agency's elderly-care helpers.

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  Toto Employment2,046 with elderly-care experienceMarine Parade (Central) · EA Licence 24C2313
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  Luce Employment Agency71 with elderly-care experienceEA Licence 26C3376
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  Asset Agency16 with elderly-care experienceHougang (North-East) · EA Licence 11C4090
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  Melor Workforce Pte Ltd14 with elderly-care experienceNovena (Central) · EA Licence 26C3588
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  Haven Hands Pte Ltd11 with elderly-care experienceChangi (East) · EA Licence 25C3257
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  Apple Prime Placement Pte. Ltd6 with elderly-care experienceOrchard (Central) · EA Licence 26C3517
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  Hansing Recruitment Pte Ltd2 with elderly-care experienceEA Licence 23C1646
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  Home Sweet Home Professional Recruitment Agency2 with elderly-care experienceOrchard (Central) · EA Licence 20C0124
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  ihome Agency2 with elderly-care experienceSouthern Islands (Central) · EA Licence 26C3446
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  ABS Employment Agency Pte Ltd1 with elderly-care experienceOrchard (Central) · EA Licence 23C2072
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  Brightshine Helpers Pte Ltd1 with elderly-care experienceOrchard (Central) · EA Licence 24C2529

Sorted by number of helpers with elderly-care experience on SmartMaid. Where an agency has provided its EA licence number, it is shown on its card; you can check it on MOM's EA directory.

Mobility, dementia and daily care: what to ask

1. "Tell me about the older person you cared for before. What did a normal day look like?"
2. "How did you help them move around: walking, using a wheelchair, getting in and out of bed?"
3. "Have you cared for someone who was forgetful or confused? How did you keep them calm?"
4. "How did you manage medicines and appointments?"
5. "What would you do if Grandpa fell and could not get up?"
6. "How do you keep an older person company during the day?"
7. "How do you look after yourself when caring is tiring?"

Helper for elderly: training and support in Singapore

Medication is where clear handover matters most. Keep an up-to-date list of medicines, doses and times, and agree what she should do if a dose is missed or your loved one refuses it. Our guide to briefing your helper on medication handover walks through it step by step.

Transfer helpers with elderly-care experience

Right now 30 helpers with elderly-care experience are transfers already working in Singapore. A transfer helper can usually meet your family in person, and her Singapore experience often includes local food, clinics and public transport. Browse all transfer maids or read the transfer maid guide.