Menchie Hek Estipular

About Menchie Hek Estipular

Menchie Hek Estipular is a 36-year-old married to a 37 year old farmer and a resident of Baesa, Quezon City, Philippines. She is the third child in a family of six siblings, with four brothers and one sister. Her mother, who is now 70 years old, is a housewife, while her father has already passed away. Growing up in a large family helped her develop patience, responsibility, and a caring attitude, which later became valuable qualities in her caregiving work. She completed her secondary education at Agusan del Sur National High School in 2001. Motivated by her desire to pursue a career in caregiving, she later took up a Caregiving course and successfully obtained her certification in 2025. Through her training, she learned essential caregiving skills such as assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring their condition, and providing proper care and support. Currently, Ms. Estipular is working as a hotel receptionist, a position she has held since June 2023. In this role, she assists guests, manages front desk responsibilities, and provides customer service. While continuing her work, she is also seeking an opportunity to work abroad and is waiting for her application to be selected. Ms. Estipular also has valuable caregiving experiences in the PHILIPPINES: From June 2020 to November 2020, she worked as a caregiver for a 20-year-old male with Down syndrome. Her responsibilities included assisting him with personal grooming, feeding, and ensuring his safety and overall welfare. She also provided companionship and supervision to support his daily routine. From January 2021 to January 2023, she worked as a stay-in caregiver for a 70-year-old female patient who had suffered a stroke and had diabetes. The patient eventually became bedridden, and Ms. Estipular was responsible for providing full-time care. Her duties included bathing, feeding, administering medications, assisting with mobility, and ensuring the patient’s comfort. She also performed household tasks related to the patient’s care such as cleaning the patient’s room, doing laundry, and preparing meals. Through these experiences, Ms. Estipular has developed confidence in caring for elderly individuals as well as persons with special needs. She understands the importance of patience, attentiveness, and compassion when providing care to patients who require assistance with their daily activities. In addition to caregiving, she is skilled in performing general household duties such as maintaining the cleanliness of the home, doing laundry, ironing clothes, and organizing household items. She knows how to prepare and cook Filipino dishes and is eager to learn other foreign cuisines to better meet the preferences of her future employer. She is also willing to perform additional tasks such as pet care, gardening, and car washing if required. Upon selection, she is prepared to undergo in-house private training accredited by TESDA, as well as attend the OWWA seminar, prior to the processing of her Overseas Employment Certificate for deployment. With her caregiving training, hands-on experience in caring for patients with special needs and elderly individuals, and her willingness to learn and adapt, Menchie Hek Estipular hopes to be given the opportunity to serve her future employer with dedication, patience, and compassion.