Anna Marie Antienza Norte

Anna Marie Atienza Norte is a 42-year-old single mother from Talavera, Nueva Ecija. She is a devoted parent to her 14-year-old son, whom she has lovingly raised on her own. Her motivation to work abroad is driven by her desire to give her child a better future through education and stable support. Anna is the fourth among five siblings, with two brothers and two sisters. Her father, now 70 years old, is a retired farmer, while her mother, aged 73, continues to work as a ready-to-wear (RTW) vendor. Coming from a humble and hardworking family, Anna learned the value of perseverance and responsibility from an early age. She completed her secondary education at San Nicardo National High School in 1999. Determined to further her studies, she pursued a degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce at Araullo University, graduating in 2004. With a desire to care for others, she later completed a certified caregiving course in 2009, enhancing her skills in elderly and special needs care. Anna has a diverse background in both medical care and domestic service. She worked as a factory worker (2004–2005), and then served as a pharmacy manager from 2005 to 2009. Her strong organizational and interpersonal skills made her an effective leader in a healthcare setting. However, her career path took a new direction when she moved to Taiwan in late 2009 to work as a domestic helper and caregiver. Over the span of more than 15 years in Taiwan, Anna gained extensive experience in elderly care, child care, and household management, serving various families with both compassion and professionalism. Her domestic work experiences: 1. TAIWAN (Dec 2009 – May 2011) Served a Taiwanese family in a 3-bedroom condo Household members: Couple, 82-year-old female elder, and 2 children (ages 9 & 8)

Duties

General housework (cleaning, laundry, ironing, cooking), child care, and elderly care (diabetic & hypertensive patient with amputated leg) 2. TAIWAN (Sep 2011 – Sep 2014) Served an elderly couple (ages 85 & 80) Female elder had diabetes and had undergone spinal surgery

Duties

Focused on elder care and daily household chores 3. TAIWAN (Mar 2015 – May 2018) Served a family in a 5-bedroom, 2-storey house with a couple and 2 teenage children (ages 17 & 15)

Duties

All-around helper, including cooking, laundry, ironing, and cleaning 4. TAIWAN (May 2018 – Sep 2021) Household included couple, elderly couple (82-year-old male with hypertension & diabetes; 78-year-old female with dementia & amputated leg), and a 15-year-old child Focused on elderly care while maintaining the home 5. TAIWAN (Sep 2021 – May 2025) Served a Taiwanese family with a couple, 82-year-old female elder with complications, and 2 children (ages 9 & 8) Duties included full household work and focused elder care Anna is currently working as a caregiver to a 56-year-old woman suffering from diabetes and depression, while waiting for her job application to Singapore to be selected. This role allows her to apply her caregiving skills in emotional and physical support, including administering medication and companionship. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Elderly Care

Extensive experience with diabetic, hypertensive, post-surgery, dementia, and amputee patients

Child Care

Capable of looking after newborns to teenagers, including feeding, bathing, school prep, and playing Housekeeping: Skilled in cleaning, laundry, ironing, and household organization

Cooking

Proficient in Filipino and Taiwanese dishes, can follow recipes, and is eager to learn new international cuisines

Language

Basic English and can understand simple Mandarin from experience While Anna is confident in caring for children, she prefers elderly care, drawing on her professional caregiving background and deep compassion for the elderly. She finds fulfillment in providing support, comfort, and medical care to seniors in need. Anna is ready for overseas employment and is available for interviews upon request. With her years of hands-on experience and