DMW to recruit 100 caregivers for South Korea

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday announced the launch of a pilot project that aims to recruit 100 caregivers to work in South Korea.

Under the Employment Permit System between the Philippines and South Korea, the project targets to expand bilateral labor ties and assess the feasibility of a larger caregiver deployment plan between the two countries.

“It will directly benefit Korean families who need help caring for children, including infants, or who have pregnant women, single parents or dual-income couples,” the DMW said in a statement.

The department added that qualified caregivers would assist with childcare and daily tasks like cleaning and laundry as well as act as support for pregnant women.

It will also open up new job opportunities for qualified Philippine caregivers, the DMW said.

Prospective caregivers must present their Technical Education and Skills Development Authority National Certification II Caregiving Certificate and should be between 24 and 38 years old.

Selected applicants will undergo comprehensive medical, psychological, language and physical tests. They will receive pre-departure and post-arrival training sessions. Prospective Korean families will also attend the orientation sessions.

The DMW said registration is on May 9 and 10.

For further details, the DMW advised the public to visit its Pre-Employment and Government Placement Bureau’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pegpbinaction.