🧾 Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility Ensure you meet these MOM requirements before hiring:

• At least 21 years old

• Not currently bankrupt

• Mentally and financially capable of being a responsible employer

MOM also evaluates your caregiving needs and financial capacity to employ and support a domestic helper.

🏫 Step 2: Attend the Employer Orientation Programme (EOP)

First-time employers must complete the mandatory 3-hour Employer Orientation Programme (EOP) to understand employer duties. Choose between an online module (most convenient) or a classroom session. Complete the EOP at least two days before submitting your helper’s Work Permit application.

🔍 Step 3: Choose Between Agency or Direct Hiring

Option 1: Hire Through an Employment Agency

• Agencies handle sourcing, paperwork, interviews, and compliance

• Ensure the agency is licensed via the MOM Employment Agencies Directory

Option 2: Direct Hiring

• You manage everything independently, including sourcing and documentation

• Ideal if you already have a candidate or are familiar with the hiring process

🧑‍💼 Step 4: Select the Right Helper Identify your household needs to determine the most suitable helper:

• Childcare: Seek helpers with proven experience with young children

• Elderly Care: Choose candidates trained in eldercare support

• Housekeeping: Look for skill in cooking, cleaning, and general household duties

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