Mary Grace Borres Pelaez

Mary Grace Borres Pelaez is a 35-year-old married woman from Dumarao, Capiz, Philippines. She is married to a 39-year-old driver, and they are blessed with two children aged 15 and 11 years old. She is the third among six siblings, with three brothers and three sisters. Her 72-year-old mother manages a small grocery store, while her father is deceased. These circumstances have helped shape her strong sense of responsibility and determination to support her family. She completed her secondary education at Don Felix Balgos National High School in 2005. She also took a one-year vocational course in Nursing Aid, which provided her with basic knowledge and skills in caregiving. At present, Mary Grace is staying at home to care for her children and manage household responsibilities while awaiting the result of her application for employment in Singapore. Mary Grace has several years of experience working as a domestic helper in Hong Kong, where she handled both household management and elderly care. Hong Kong (February 2016 – April 2018) She worked for an 84-year-old Chinese female elder living in a two-bedroom condominium. She served as an all-around housemaid responsible for general household chores such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, cooking, and assisting with the daily needs of the elderly. Hong Kong (February 2018 – April 2022) She was employed by a 53-year-old Chinese female living in a four-bedroom condominium. Her duties included maintaining the cleanliness of the home, laundry, ironing, marketing, cooking meals, and dishwashing. She demonstrated reliability and efficiency in managing household tasks independently. Hong Kong (May 2025 – February 2026) She worked for a Chinese family living in a five-bedroom condominium with an elderly couple. The male elder, aged 96, had hypertension and was a cancer survivor, while the female elder, aged 94, had dementia. She worked as an all-around helper responsible for household chores such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, and cooking. She also performed additional tasks like car washing. Her main responsibility included assisting the elderly with their daily activities, preparing meals, administering medication, and ensuring their safety, comfort, and overall well-being. With her extensive experience, Mary Grace is well-versed in performing general household duties such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, marketing, cooking, and dishwashing. She is capable of maintaining a clean, organized, and comfortable home environment. As a mother, she is confident in caring for infants and young children. She is experienced in childcare duties such as feeding, bathing, preparing school needs, assisting with homework, and sending and fetching children to and from school. She also has experience caring for her nephews and nieces. She is also open and willing to take care of elderly individuals and is prepared to further enhance her caregiving skills to provide better support for patients with special needs. She can cook Filipino dishes and is willing to learn new cuisines according to her employer’s preferences. Mary Grace is described as hardworking, patient, responsible, and trustworthy. She is adaptable, willing to learn, and able to follow instructions carefully. After selection, FDW will undergo a week of In-House- Private Training in Manila (Accredited by TESDA) then OWWA seminar prior to the processing of Overseas Employment Certificate for deployment.