Grace Alcartado Ventura

About Grace Alcartado Ventura

Grace Alcartado Ventura is a 44-year-old Filipina with a wealth of experience and a deep sense of dedication to her work and family. She currently resides in Sta. Maria, Bulacan, with her husband, a 44-year-old laborer. Together, they have raised three adult children, now aged 25, 23, and 21—proof of her commitment both at home and at work. Grace is the fourth among seven siblings (with five brothers and one sister). Both of her parents have passed away, but the values they instilled in her—hard work, honesty, and perseverance—remain alive in how she lives and works. She completed her secondary education at Queen of Peace High School in 1998. Hoping to become a teacher, she enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Education program, completing her first year in college. Unfortunately, financial difficulties forced her to stop schooling. Still, she never gave up on her goal of building a better life for her family, which led her to pursue opportunities overseas. Her maid employment experiences in SINGAPORE, as follows: 1. February 2006 - October 2006 Grace’s first job in Singapore was with a Chinese family living in a 4-room HDB flat. The household included a couple with newborn twins. A Full-time childcare (feeding, bathing, bottle preparation, sleep routines); Household chores: cleaning, laundry, ironing, cooking, and marketing This role laid the foundation for Grace’s reliability and trustworthiness, especially in handling infant care. 2. April 2007 -April 2013 Grace was hired by another Chinese family, this time living in a 4-room, 3-storey house. The family included a couple, a 73-year-old elderly man, and three grown children aged 20, 18, and 16. Her responsibilities: o Full household management: cleaning, laundry, ironing, and marketing o Cooking a variety of Chinese and Filipino dishes o Pet care for 2 dogs and car washing o Assisting the elder with daily routines Her consistent service over six years demonstrated her loyalty, adaptability, and competence in both caregiving and household duties. 3. June 2014 - May 2024 Grace was re-hired by her second employer, who trusted her deeply. She returned to the same household with identical responsibilities. After the passing of the elderly father in 2017, Grace continued working for the family until 2024. · Tenure: 10 years with the same family (including her earlier employment) Her re-hiring is a testament to her exceptional service, dedication, and harmonious working relationship with her employer. With 16 years of experience in Singapore, Grace is well-versed in all aspects of domestic work, including: · Childcare: Confident in caring for children from newborns to teens. Duties include feeding, bathing, preparing school items, engaging in play, and assisting with homework. · Elderly Care: Experienced and willing to care for the elderly. She is open to training in direct nursing care if needed. · Housekeeping: Skilled in general cleaning, laundry, ironing, and organizing the home. · Cooking: Proficient in Filipino and Chinese cuisines; able to follow recipe books and enthusiastic about learning other international dishes. · Additional Duties: Pet care, gardening, and car washing as required by the employer Grace's employment history is verifiable through MOM records in Singapore. She can be interviewed via phone upon request, and her deployment can be processed faster than usual, as she is exempted from the OWWA seminar and pre-deployment training. She only needs to complete the standard documentation required by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).