Useful Tips

For Employer

Culture Shock - Many domestic workers are not used to staying in a city as they usually come from a rural area.

They may also have difficulty in understanding and communicating in the language you use at home. Therefore

they would need some time to be familiar with your household habits. Common difficulties include using

appliances like microwave ovens and washing machines as well as adjusting to living in high-rise buildings. She

would also be used to different practices in child minding. In the first few months, it would be a good idea to

spend time to orientate and train your maid.

Open Communication - Your maid comes from a very different social, cultural and even religious background.

She could be feeling homesick and lonely. As the employer, help her by letting her communicate with her family

and friends back home, especially via mail to help alleviate her homesickness and sense of isolation.

Family Integration - As far as is practical, integrate her into your family since she will stay in your home during

her employment duration. Try and understand her different background. Exercising patience, tolerance and

understanding will go a long way in minimizing any disputes and conflicts that could affect her performance.

General Well-being - As an employer, you are also responsible for your maid's general well-being including

food, accommodation, basic necessities and medical care. She should be treated fairly and reasonably when you

assign household duties to her. A happy and well-treated worker will give you less trouble than one who is

unhappy.

Wages - You can either pay your maid by cash or credit her wages into her bank account. To avoid any

misunderstanding, this should be properly documented and if a bank account is used, you should let her keep the

account book. If by mutual agreement you are to keep the account book, she must be given access to check that

payments are credited regularly.

Bonuses - Where appropriate, this should be considered because it acts as a good motivator. This could be in the

form of an annual bonus or an end of contract term gratuity. These incentives may result in a maid who would

serve her contract diligently and effectively.

Medical Care - As an employer, you are responsible for the medical benefits of your worker. Should she require

medical treatment, including hospitalization, you are required to bear the full cost of medical care.

Accommodation - Where possible, your worker should be given a separate room of her own. In the event this is

unavailable in your home, you should respect the need of the maid for privacy and ensure that sufficient private

space for sleep is provided. Some examples of improper accommodation include making the maid sleep in the

corridor or living room or sharing a room with a male adult.

Rest - A well-rested worker is more productive and better adjusted. Hence, you should ensure that your worker

has sufficient rest, especially during the night and sufficient off days, which are mutually agreed upon between

you and your maid.

General Housekeeping (Kerja-kerja rumah)

General

1. Boil hot water every morning Masak air panas setiap pagi

2. Sweep and mop the floor early in the morning Sapu dan ngepel lantai setiap pagi

3. Wash the toilet bowl and brush the bathroom floor everyday. Wipe the wall tiles once a week Cuci jamban dan cuci lantai kamar mandi setiap hari. Lap dinding keramik seminggu sekali

4. Wash the kitchen sink with soap and water using sponge Cuci westafel dengan sabun dan air menggunakan span.

5. Change the hand towel and bath towel in the bathroom Gantikan handuk tangan dan handuk mandi di dalam kamar mandi

6. Replenish toilet paper in the toilet Tambah tisu toilet jikalau habis

7. Make the bed and tidy bedroom in the morning Kemaskan kasur dan bersihkan kamar tidur setiap pagi

8. Change bedsheet once a week Gantikan seprai seminggu sekali

9. Clean or wipe shelves, tables tops, chairs, cabinets, fridge top and tv top Lap lemari, permukaan meja, kerusi, permukaan kulkas dan permukaan tv

10. Water garden plants, if any Siram bunga jikalau ada kebun

11. Keep the floor clean and dry after mopping especially when there are elderly people and children

around

Sentiasa pastikan lantai bersih dan kering selepas ngepel terutamanya ada orang tua dan anak kecil

dalam rumah

12. They may fall and injure themselves if the floor is wet

Mereka mungkin jatuh dan cederakan diri jikalau lantai basah

13. Always lock the front door or gate of the house Selalu kuncikan pintu rumah

14. Do not invite strangers into the house Jangan menjemput orang yang tidak dikenali ke dalam rumah

15. If somebody ask you open the door to receive parcel, you must call employer first before open the

door

Jikalau ada orang suruh buka pintu untuk menerima barang, kamu mesti telpon majikan sebelum buka

pintu

16. Switch off all lights, gas stove and electrical power points after you have finished using them

Tutupkan semua lampu, kompor gas dan elektrik selepas menggunakannya

17. Keep the house clean all the time. If you see something drop onto the floor you must clean it

immediately

Pastikan rumah selalu bersih. Jikalau nampak sesuatu kotoran pada lantai, bersihkan dengan segera

18. Window cleaning in high rise building can be dangerous. Don't ever climb out a window while

cleaning Bersihkan jendela di bangunan tinggi bisa datangkan bahaya. Jangan cuba memanjat keluar jendela

semasa lap

19. Never stand on a stool or chair when you clean the window. You maybe fall out of the window Jangan berdiri di atas kotak atau kerusi semasa lap jendela. Kamu mungkin akan jatuh keluar dari

jendela

20. Never leave the house without permission Jangan keluar dari rumah tanpa permisi

21. If there is a call for your employer who is not in, take down messages and let them know when

they are back Jika ada telpon untuk majikan yang tidak ada di rumah, ambil pesanan dan beritahu majikan semasa

mereka pulang

22. Use different clothes for wiping-floor,table,plate,oily things and others. Do not mix them up Gunakan kain yang tidak sama untuk lap-meja,piring,barang berminyak dan lainnya. Jangan campuran

mereka

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Washing

1. Soak clothings for sometimes before washing them Rendamkan baju untuk seketika sebelum menyucinya

2. Some employer prefer to soak overnight while others prefers soak them a few hours before

washing. Ask them first Ada majikan yang mahu rendam untuk satu malam manakala ada yang mahu rendam untuk beberapa

jam sahaja. Tanya mereka dulu

3. Separate white clothings from the coloured ones Pisahkan pakaian yang berwarna putih dari yang berwarna

4. Jeans and pants/trousers should be washed separately Levis dan celana panjang juga patut dipisahkan

5. All new clothing should be tested for running colours before mixing with other clothings for

washing Semua pakaian baru mesti diuji dahulu sama ada warnanya luntur atau tidak sebelum dicampur dengan

pakaian lain

6. Clothing of which colours run must be wash separately Pakaian yang luntur warna mesti dipisahkan semasa menyucinya

7. Thin, delicate and expensive clothings like silk and satin sould be wash by hand carefully Pakaian yang lembut, nipis dan mahal seperti kain sutera dan satin harus dicuci dengan berhati-hati

menggunakan tangan

8. Do not use the washing machine to spin dry. Just hang up on a hanger to drip dry in the

washroom Jangan gunakan mesin cuci untuk keringkan pakaian jenis itu. Gunakan hanger dan jemurkan pakaian

dalam kamar mandi

9. If required, soak the clothings of female and male members of the family separately Jikalau perlu, rendamkan pakaian perempuan dan lelaki berasingan

10. Children's clothings and napkins should also be soaked and washed separately Pakaian dan lampin anak kecil juga harus direndam dan dicuci berasingan

11. Undergarments and socks should never be soaked and washed together with face towels and

handkerchieves. Use separate pail Pakaian dalam dan kaus kaki harus direndam dan dicuci berasingan dengan handuk muka dan sapu

tangan. Gunakan embel yang lain

12. Your clothing must be wash separately from that of your employer. Wash your employer clothing

first follow by your Pakaian kamu harus cuci berasingan dari majikan kamu. Cuci pakaian majikan kamu dahulu diiringi

dengan pakaian kamu

13. When hanging clothing to dry either in the kitchen or outside, always ensure that undergarments

are place at one end that nobody walk Semasa jemur pakaian sama ada dalam dapur atau di luar, pastikan pakaian dalam letak di tepi

penjuru yang orang tidak akan lalu

14. While hanging clothing in a high rise apartments, place the bamboo poles deep into the hole so

they will not fall off. Semasa jemur pakaian di atas bangunan tinggi, pastikan bamboo terletak paling dalam di lubang yang

disediakan supaya tidak jatuh

15. If the bamboo fall off, it will injure passerby below Jika bamboo jatuh ke bawah, ia akan mencederakan orang yang lalu di bawahnya

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Ironing

1. Iron in the afternoon or as when necessary Seterika pada hari siang atau pada masa yang sesuai

2. Use 'cool' ironing for light, expensive and delicate clothings Gunakan seterika yang tidak berapa panas pada pakaian yang ringan, mahal dan tipis

3. For thick and rough material, use 'hot' ironing. Spray some water on the clothings before ironing

if the material can be easily crumpled Untuk kain yang tebal, gunakan seterika sangat panas. Siram sedikit air pada pakaian yang mudah

kusut sebelum diseterika

4. Test and set to the right temperature first before ironing Cuba dan pastikan seterika adalah dalam kepanasan yang betul sebelum memulakan kerja seterika

5. If you found any loose buttons and stitches in the clothes, mend/sew them first before keeping

them in the wardrobe Jika kamu nampak ada kancing atau jahitan yang longgar, jahit/membetulkan mereka sebelum simpan

dalam lemari

6. It is embarrassing for your employers to wear clothings with a missing button or let them hemline Ia akan memalukan majikan kamu jikalau memakai pakaian yang enggak berkancing atau jahitan yang

longgar

7. Don't leave your iron on cloth when you have to answer a telephone call. Switch off the iron first

and place it on the ironing board rest Jangan biarkan seterika atas pakaian semasa menjawab panggilan telpon. Tutupkan elektrik dan

letakkan di atas tempat seterika

8. When you are ironing, don't allow children to go near you. It is dangerous Semasa seterika, Jangan biarkan anak-anak datang berdekatan dengan kamu. Ini Sangatlah

membahayakan

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Cooking

Prepare breakfast for employers every morning after you have washed up Sediakan sarapan pagi untuk majikan setiap pagi selepas kamu sudah bersihkan diri

1. Wash all kitchen utensils thoroughly before use Cucikan semua alat dapur sebelum gunakannya

2. To prepare lunch and dinner, always bring down the food like meat, fish, prawns, etc from the

freezer to thaw first Untuk menyediakan makan siang atau malam, mesti selalu ambilkan makanan seperti daging, ikan,

udang dan lain-lain dari kulkas dahulu

3. Soak vegetables in water for about 20 minutes before washing and cutting Rendamkan sayur di dalam air selama 20 minit sebelum dicuci dan dipotong

4. Do not touch cooked food with your bare hands. Use spoons, forks, chopstick, etc Jangan sentuh makanan dengan tangan. Gunakan senduk, garpu, sumpit dan lain-lain

5. After cooking, clean up the stove and surrounding area for oil stain. Mop or wipe the kitchen floor

as the floor might be oily Selepas memasak, bersihkan tempat masak dan sekelilingnya yang berminyak. Ngepel dan lap lantai

dapur yang mungkin berminyak

6. Wipe the dining table top with a clean wash cloth before and after meal Lap meja makan dengan kain yang dicuci bersih sebelum dan selepas makan

7. After a meal, wipe the floor area under dining table to pick up rice-dropping and food scraps Selepas makan, lap lantai yang berdekatan dengan meja makan untuk bersihkannya dari nasi yang

jatuh dan sisa makanan yang jatuh

8. Wash the wash-cloth after use and hang it up for drying Cucikan kain meja selepas guna dan jemur untuk kering

9. Do not hang the floor cloth and the table cloth side by side

Jangan jemurkan kain lantai dan kain meja bersama

10. Use different cloth for different types of cleaning purposes Gunakan kain yang berlainan untuk kerja membersih yang berlainan

11. Wash all these cloth very thoroughly after everyday use Cucikan semua kain-kain dengan sepenuhnya setiap hari selepas digunakan untuk membersih

12. Do not place food or drink near the sink because you may accidentally splash tap water or even

soap onto the food causing stomachache Jangan letakkan makanan atau minuman di tepi westafel kerana kamu mungkin akan masuk ke dalam

makanan menyebabkan sakit perut

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Elderly Care

1. Change the bedsheet everyday especially when it is soiled Gantikan seprai setiap hari terutamanya semasa ia sudah kotor

2. See the needs of the patient, such as passing urine, passing motion, getting in and out of the bed or

onto the wheel chair Tengok kehendak orang sakit, seperti kencing, berak, naik atau turun kasur, atau naik kerusi roda

3. Take note of the time for medication Catitkan masa untuk memberikan ubat

4. Feed the patient slowly Bagi orang sakit makan perlahan-lahan

5. Bathe the patient gently Mandikan orang sakit dengan lemah lembut

6. Accompany the patient to the doctor Temankan orang sakit untuk dirawat doktor

7. Keep the patient company all the time, talking to him/her with care or patience Pastikan orang sakit selalu ditemani, selalu omong sama dia dengan sayang dan sabar

8. If the patient need to do some exercise, help him or her to exercise his/her hands and legs by gently

stretching or bending them Jika orang sakit perlu bersenam, tolong dia senamkan tangan dan kaki dia dengan menarik dan

membengkokkan mereka perlahan-lahan

9. If the patient wants to have a walk outside, you need to assist him/her Jika orang sakit mahu jalan-jalan di luar, kamu mesti papah dan sentiasa bersama dia

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Infant Care

1. Be hygienic- when feeding babies or children, do not blow air from your mouth to cool the food

nor taste their food with their spoon Jaga kebersihan-semasa bagi bayi dan anak kecil makan, jangan tiup udara dari mulut untuk sejukan

makanan dan cuba makanan mereka

2. Sterilize all milk bottles in the morning Bersihkan semua botol susu awal pagi

3. After feeding, wash the milk bottle immediately and sterilize them Selepas memberi bayi minum susu, segera membersihkan botol susu

4. Take note of the feeding time of babies Sentiasa mencatitkan waktu bayi minum susu

5. Change the napkin/diapers immediately when they are wet Gantikan lampin bayi segera apabila sudah basah

6. Bathe the baby carefully Mandikan anak dengan berhati-hati

7. Never leave the baby alone in the bathtub or bathroom Jangan membiarkan bayi atau anak kecil sendirian dalam tempat mandi

8. If you need to answer the telephone call or doorbell, always bring the baby along with you Jikalau kamu mahu menjawab panggilan telpon atau pintu, sentiasa bawakan anak bersama kamu

9. Don't keep pails of water in the bathroom Jangan simpankan embel yang penuh dengan air dalam kamar mandi

10. Overturn all the empty pail so that the children cannot fill them up and play with them Terbalikkan semua embel yang kosong supaya anak tidak bisa isikan embel dengan air dan main

dengannya

11. Always ensure that whatever you give to babies and childrenare washed and clean, such as toys

and pacifier, etc

Sentiasa memastikan barang-barang atau makanan yang kamu berikan kepada anak adalah bersih

seperti boneka atau mainan anak

12. For toddler, follow them closely wherever they go, in case they trip or fall Semasa menjaga anak kecil, mesti sentiasa menemani mereka ke mana sahaja kerana anak kecil mudah

terjatuh atau mencederakan diri

13. Be gentle to children and keep them company by playing and reading to them whenever you are

free

Sentiasa lemah lembut sama anak dengan membaca buku atau bermain sama mereka pada masa lapang

kamu

14. When babies or children sick, pay special attention to them and also take note of their medication

time

Semasa bayi atau anak kecil sakit, sentiasa menjaga mereka dengan sepenuh hati dan mencatitkan masa

mereka makan ubat

15. If you are handling hot thing like a kettle of hot water, never keep children near you Jika kamu sedang mengendalikan barang panas seperti ketel panas, mesti menjauhi dari anak kecil

16. Keep children out of the kitchen if possible, especially when you are cooking or filling up a flask Sentiasa memastikan anak tidak bersama kamu semasa kamu dalam dapur terutamanya kamu sedang

masak atau membuat kerja berbahaya

17. Keep sharp objects like knives or pins away from children Simpankan barang-barang tajam jauh dari anak seperti pisau dan lain-lain

18. Do not leave matches, lighters or candles around. Keep them out of their reach Jangan biarkan lilin, korek api dan barang-barang bahaya di merata-rata tempat. Jauhkan dari anak

kecil

19. Wash and polish their school shoes evey week

Cucikan dan bersihkan sepatu sekolah mereka setiap hari

20. If you have to bring your employer children to school, holds their hands tighly when crossing the

road

Jika kamu perlu membawa anak majikan ke sekolah, sentiasa pegang tangan mereka terutamanya

semasa menyeberang jalan raya

21. Taking care of babies and young children requires plenty of care or patience Menjaga bayi dan anak kecil memerlukan banyak sabar dan kasih sayang

How to bathe the baby (Bagaimana memandikan bayi)

1. Fill up the bathtub with warm water Isikan tempat mandi bayi dengan air hangat

2. Test the water temperature with your hand or elbow Cuba kepanasan air dengan menggunakan siku atau tangan kamu

3. Gently place the baby on the towel and remove his clothings Letakkan bayi di atas handuk dengan berhati-hati dan menanggalkan bajunya

4. Put your arm under his back and place your palm behind his head Letakkan tangan pada belakang badannya dan tapak tangan di belakang kepalanya

5. Gently wipe the babies eyes with wet cotton wool from inner corner of eye upwards Perlahan-lahan lap mata bayi dari bahagian dalam penjuru mata menghala ke bahagian atas mata

dengan menggunakan kapas

6. Wet the babies head and gently rub with baby shampoo or soap. Rinse and then dry with towel

Basahkan kepala bayi dicuci dengan shampoo dan sabun. Bersihkan dan dilap kering selepas itu

dengan menggukan handuk

7. Lift the baby gently from the towel, hold firmly his arm with his head resting on your left arm Angkat bayi perlahan-lahan dari handuk, letakkan anak pada tangan kamu dengan kepalanya di tangan

kiri kamu

8. Gently place baby into the bathtub , head above the water Perlahan-lahan letakkan bayi ke dalam tempat mandinya dengan kepalanya di atas air

9. Using a towel, gently clean baby body with soap and water Dengan menggunakan handuk, perlahan-lahan bersihkan badan bayi dengan sabun dan air

10. Turn and hold baby firmly with other hand, body bending slightly forward to clean his back Pusingkan dan pegang bayi dengan tangan yang lain, badan kamu bengkok sedikit ke depan untuk

membersihkan belakangnya

11. Gently lift baby out of the tub, place on a towel and pat dry Perlahan-lahan ambil bayi keluar dari tempat mandi dan letakkan dia atas handuk dan keringkannya

12. Lightly powder baby before dressing him. Do not powder his umbilical cord and face Letakkan bedak pada badan bayi sebelum dipakai baju. Jangan letak bedak pada tali pusat dan

mukanya

Crying in babies (Bayi yang menangis)

Mother frequently feel hepless when their babies cry excessicely and nothing seems pacify them. They do

not know the baby is ill, uncomfortable, afraid or plain naughty. " What shall we do?”

Ibu selalu rasa susah apabila bayi menanggis dengan tidak berhenti-henti dan tidak ada apa-apa yang bisa

hentikan mereka. Ibu tidak tahu bayi sakit, tidak selesa, takut atau nakal. "Apa kamu perlu lakukan?" banyak

yang tanya The following are some common reasons why baby cry and ways to pacify them: Di bawah adalah

beberapa alasan kenapa bayi menangis dan cara-cara untuk menghentikan mereka

1. Hunger : Is the commonest cause nof crying in a baby. A feed will easily stop the crying Lapar: Biasanya bayi menangis kerana lapar. Dengan memberi bayi makan dia akan berhenti menangis

2. Thirst: Babies who are fed strong preparations of cows milk formula tend to get thirsty easily. The

weather has a part to play too Haus : Bayi yang selalu diberi minum susu dari pupuk susu sapi mudah haus. Keadaan di sekeliling

juga satu dari sebabnya

3. Offer your baby some water to quench his thirst Bagi bayi minum air untuk mengurangkan dahaga bayi

4. Pain: It is often difficult to determine where the baby is hurting and the causes for it Sakit: Selalunya bayi sakit susah diketahui di mana sakit dan apa sebabnya

5. But pain experienced by babies is usually associated with abdominal "wind". A baby in pain tends

to cry in a high pitched gasping scream Tetapi sakit bayi biasanya dari perut yang masuk "angin". Bayi yng sakit menanggis dalam nada

menjerit yang tajam

6. "Wind" trapped in his gut after feeds may cause the pain. Try burping him by patting or rubbing

his back

"Angin" terperangkap dalamperut dan akan menyebabkannya sakit. Cuba bagi bayi keluarkan angin

dengan tepuk belakangnya

7. You may adopt any of the following positions when burping your baby: Kamu bisa guna beberapa cara di bawah cara meletakkan bayi semasa menepuk bayi dengan perlahan-

lahan

a) Hold him against your chest with his head resting on your shoulder

a) Pegang dia rapat pada dada kamu dengan kepalanya berehat di bahu kamu sambil menepuk

belakangnya

b) Turn him over with his torso resting on your lap

b) Pusingkan dia dan bagi dia berehat di atas paha sambil menepuk belakangnya

c) Let him sit on your lap

c) Bagi dia duduk di atas paha kamu sambil menepuk belakangnya

8. Babies are sensitive to temperature too. If a baby is cold, he will cry. Take him to a warm room or

add an extra layer of clothing for him Babi adalah sensitif pada suhu juga. Jika bayi terlalu dingin, dia menangis. Bawa dia ke kamar hangat

dan pakaikan lebih baju

9. Also give him a cuddle. These should stop his crying Juga bagi dia mainan. Ini bisa hentikan tangisannya

10. When the baby cries and is irritable, he could be feeling hot. Take him out of his cot for some

fresh air or change cooler clothing Semasa bayi menangis dan sensitif, dia akan berasa panas. Tanggalkan baju tebalnya untuk udara dan

gantikan kepada baju tipis

11. If baby is running a fever, give him extra fluids and seek medical advise immediately Jika bayi sedang demam, berikan dia lebih minum air dan bawa dia tengok doktor segera

12. Babies cry if they are wet and dirty or if they have itchy rashes. Clean the baby and change the

diaper

Bayi menangis jika lampin mereka basah dan kotor atau mereka gatal. Bersihkan bayi dan gantikan

lampin

13. A loud noise or strong light that shines the baby's face may cause a baby to be frighten Keadaan yang bising dan sinar lampu di atas muka bayi akan menyebabkan bayi ketakutan

14. A baby who is left alone in a dark room may cry because he is frighten and alone, even very young

babies need company Bayi yang ditinggalkan keseorangan dalam kamar gelap akan menangis ketakuandan bersendirian.

Bayi kecil juga perlukan teman

15. From the sixth months, a child develops his own ego and personality. He may show strong likes

and dislikes and may cry to get something Dari bulan ke enam, anak akan mula ada sikap yang berlainan. Dia mungkin akan menangis untuk

mendapatkan sesuatu

16. From the ninth months the child may show signs of jealousy. He may cry when he sees his mother

picking up another baby Dari bulan ke sambilan, anak mungkin akan mula cemburu. Dia mungkin menangis jika nampak ibunya

gendong bayi lain

17. You need to help your employer by always company the child so he feel comfort, love and security Kamu perlu tolong majikan kamu dengan selalu menemani anak supaya dia berasa selesa, disayangi

dan selamat bersama kamu

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Child Safety in the home (Keselamatan anak dalam rumah)

1. Furniture should have round edges, eg. Table corners, chairs and sideboards Perabot rumah seharusnya dengan penjuru bulat. Seperti meja makan, kerusi dan lemari

2. Electrical appliances should be beyond easy reach of children Barang-barang elektrik patut diletakkan di tempat yang sukar didapati anak

3. Detergent, bleach and all types of medication should also be kept Sabun, pemutih dan semua jenis ubat-ubat patut disimpan juga

4. Buttons or small items that can be easily swallowed should not be lying around Kancing dan barang-barang kecil yang mudah ditelan patut disimpan dengan baik

5. Put away plastic bags from baby and young children to prevent possible suffocation Jauhkan beg plastik dari bayi dan anak kecil untuk keselamatan mereka kerana beg plastik mungkin

akan sebabkan kesesakkan nafas

6. Do not leave the baby unattented in the bathtub Jangan biarkan bayi dalam tempat mandi tanpa dijaga

7. Never place a baby on a table as he will easily fall off Jangan biarkan bayi di atas meja kerana dia senang jatuh ke bawah mencederakan diri

8. Do not carry hot things above or near a child Jangan ambil barang panas melalui anak walaupun di atasnya atau ditepinya

9. Do not allow young children to lock themselves in a room Jangan benarkan anak kecil menguncikan diri dalam kamar

10. Do not allow young children to play with doors or windows because their fingers can caught

between the hinges

Jangan biarkan anak bermain dengan pintu atau jendela kerana jari mereka bisa termasuk ke dalam

celah-celah pintu atau jendela

11. An unlock window grille spells trouble, especially when there's chair around for climbing Besi jendela yang tidak dikunci mendatangkan bahaya terutamnya ada kerusi berhampiran untuk

dipanjat

12. Children should never be left alone as they can unlock the grille themselves Anak kecil tidak sepatutnya dibiarkan bersendirian kerana mereka bisa membuka besi jendela

13. Keep the kids out of the danger zone - the kitchen Jangan bagi anak masuk ke dalam tempat bahaya seperti dapur

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Keeping Good Habits in Singapore (Ada Sikap Yang Baik Di

Singapore)

1. Always put on a smiling face, nobody rejects a happy face Selalu ada senyuman pada muka, semua orang suka tengok muka yang penuh senyuman

2. Always remember to use the Magic word 'Please' 'Sorry' 'Excuse' Selalu ingat menggunakan kata yang baik 'Silakan' 'Sorry' Excuse Me'

3. Always tell yourself nobody is perfect. When you are not sure whether right or wrong say 'Sorry'

before explanation Selalu mengingatkan diri bahawa tiada orang yang sempurna. Jika tidak tahu salah atau benar omong

'Sorry' sebelum beri alasan

4. Always remember not to say 'I don't know' too many times. Nobody like somebody that know

nothing

Selalu ingat jangan suka omong 'Saya tidak tahu' terlalu banyak. Tiada orang suka orang yang tidak

tahu apa-apa

5. Always remember you are not just a helper. You are also a nanny to your employer children Selalu ingat kamu bukan sahaja pembantu. Kamu juga adalah penjaga bagi anak majikan kamu'

6. Always be patience. Learn to tolerant Selalu hidup dalam kesabaran. Belajar untuk sabar

7. Always tell the truth. A small lie can break your employer confident. They only trust helper

without telling lie

Selalu omong yang benar. Bohong yang kecil akan menjatuhkan kepercayaan majikan terhadap kamu.

Mereka percaya pada pembantu yang tidak bohong

8. Always learns to share and be considerate Selalu belajar untuk memahami dan berbagi

9. Always have the habit to greet. Says 'good morning' to everyone in the family in the morning.Says ' good bye' when your employer go to work

Selalu ada sikap untuk ucap selamat. Ucap selamat pagi kepada semua orang setiap pagi. Ucap selamat

jalan semasa majikan pergi kerja

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Addition Good Habits in Singapore (Lebih Sikap Yang Baik Di

Singapore)

1. How you should behave in front of your LADY's employer: Bagaimana kamu harus bersikap di depan MAM kamu

o No arguments

Jangan ada banyak alasan

o Follow instructions, and write down her instructions

Ikut arahan dan tuliskan arahan yang diberkan MAM

o Ask permission from your lady's employer if you need times for yourself

Tanya permisi dari MAM jikalau kamu mahu masa beristirahat

o Dress differently from her, do not wear the same colour clothing with your lady's employer

Berpakaian yang tidak sama dari MAM, jangan pakai pakaian yang sama warna dengan MAM

kamu

o Share your problems with her

Berbagi masalah kamu dengan MAM

o Show appreciation and always say 'thank you'

Tunjukkan rasa berterima kasih dan omong 'terima kasih'

o Knock the door of your mum's room before going in her room

Ketuk pintu kamar MAM sebelum memasuki kamarnya

o Stand straight and look at her when taking instruction. Answer yes or no after listening

Berdiri tegak dan pandang pada MAM semasa dengar arahan. Jawab yes atau no selepas

dengar

o Try to know her habits, do things she likes

Cuba tahu sikap dia dan buat kerja yang akan menggembirakannya

2. How you should behave in front of your SIR: Apa yang patut kamu lakukan di depan SIR:

o Always keep distance from your SIR

Jangan selalu berdiri berdekatan SIR

o Behave in good manner when taking instruction

Ada sikap yang sopan semasa mengambil arahan

o Never go into his room when MUM not in the room

Jangan masuk ke kamar SIR jikalau MAM tidak ada dalam kamarnya

o Do not talk to SIR privately

Jangan omong sama SIR dalam tempat yang senyap

o Do not touch any part of the body of your SIR

Jangan sentuh mana-mana bahagian badan SIR

o Do not wear sexily in the house

Jangan berpakaian seksi dalam rumah majika

3. How you should behave in front of aged person in the house: Apa sikap yang kamu perlu tunjukkan di depan orang tua dalam rumah

o Because old people tends to have a hearing problem, so they will speak loudly. Please

understand this problem Kerana orang tua biasanya ada masalah pendengaran, mereka selalu omong keras. Tolong

faham situasi mereka

o Be patience with them as they normally talk and move slowly. Also they like to repeat

instruction many times Mesti sabar dengan mereka dengan cara omong dan jalan mereka yang lambat. Mereka juga

suka mengulangi kata-kata mereka

o Don't argue with them

Jangan bergaduh dengan mereka

o Don't comment and tell them how you feel if your thinking is defferent from them

Jangan membuat aduan dan omong bagaimana kamu punya fikiran berlainan sama mereka

3. How you should behaved in front of children: Apa sikap yang kamu patut ada di depan anak kecil:

o Children takes time to accept stranger like you when you are new to the house

Anak kecil ambil waktu untuk menerima kamu kerana kamu masih baru dalam rumah

o Always love the children, do not scold or threaten them

Selalu sayang anak kecil, jangan marah dan menakutkan mereka

o Treat children like an adult, so greet them, talk to them, praise them

Anggap anak kecil sebagai orang dewasa, ucap selamat pada mereka dan puji mereka

o Do not use the children as your excuse. E.g You tell your employer that you want to bring

children to play outside but you make phone call instead Jangan gunakan anak sebagai alasan. Contohnya. Kamu omong mahu bawa anak ke luar

bermain tetapi mahu telpon

o Talk to the employer about the children. E.g If you have problem about taking care the

children, tell your employer and ask for help Beritahu majikan mengenai anaknya. Contohnya, Jika kamu ada masalah menjaga anak, omong

sama majikan dan tanya caranya

o Remember the mealtime of the children, do not give titbits, biscuits, ice cream or cold

water too near to their meal time Ingat waktu makan anak, jangan bagi makanan ringan, biskuit, ais krim atau air dingin semasa

mereka makan

o Bath and make sure the children always dress smartly

Mandi dan pastikan anak sentiasa berpakaian segak

o Always hold the children hand when crossing the road. When you go out with employer,

always make sure the children are with you all the time Selalu pegang tangan anak semasa menyeberang jalan. Semasa keluar dengan majikan, selalu

pastikan anak adalah bersama kamu

o Find times to read and play with the children. Also make sure they do their home works

Carikan waktu untuk bermain dan membaca dengan anak. Pastikan mereka buat kerja rumah

sekolah

o Make sure the children sleep before you. If the children sleep late, you need to pack the toy

and ask permission before to sleep early than them Pastikan anak tidur sebelum kamu. Jika anak tidur lewat, kamu perlu kemaskan mainan mereka

dan tanya permisi sebelum tidur

4. How you should behave when you are alone at home or only alone with the children

when employer not at home: Sikap kamu semasa kamu sendirian dalam rumah atau dengan anak kecil jika majikan tiada di rumah:

o Do not use the telephone to call your friends, your employer can find out and say that you

are lying. Ask permision to use the telephone Jangan menggunakan telpon hubungi teman, majikan akan mengetahui dan kata kamu bohong.

Tanya permisi sebelum menelepon

o Do not open the door and invite your friends or stranger into the house.

Jangan buka pintu atau menjemput teman atau orang yang tidak dikenali masuk rumah

o DO NOT LET THE STRANGER INTO THE HOUSE NO MATTER HOW HE BEG YOU.

HE MAY BE A THIEF. IF YOU LET HIM IN, YOU MAY GET YOURSELF INTO

PROBLEM

JANGAN BIARKAN ORANG YANG TIDAK DIKENALI MASUK RUMAH WALAUPUN

DIRAYU. DIA MUNGKIN PENCURI DAN KAMU MUNGKIN MENDAPAT BANYAK

MASALAH JIKALAU BAGI DIA MASUK RUMAH

o Continue to do house work or play with the children. Do not sleep and leave the children

alone

Teruskan buat kerja rumah atau bermain sama anak. Janagn pergi tidur

o Do not open the door or gossip with friends

Jangan buka pintu dan berbicara sama teman

o Do not touch the drawer that have expensive things

Jangan sentuh laci yang ada barang berharga

o Do not switch on the TV or radio

Jangan buka TV atau radio

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