Interview Questions for Maids and Foreign Domestic Workers
A comprehensive list of questions for you to ask your potential helpers. This is likely to be conducted over a video call.
General Questions
1. What is your name? How old are you?
2. Where are you from? What language do you speak?
3. How many years have you worked as a helper?
4. Why did you leave your last job?
5. What work did you do for your last employer?
6. Are you okay to follow house rules?
7. Are you okay to share a room (if needed)?
Housekeeping & Cooking
8. Can you clean the house well?
9. How do you clean a kitchen? A bathroom?
10. Do you know how to wash and iron clothes?
11. Can you cook? What food can you cook?
12. Can you follow a recipe or learn new dishes?
13. Can you go to the market and buy groceries?
Baby & Childcare (if needed)
14. Have you taken care of a baby or child before?
15. Can you feed a baby and change diapers?
16. Can you bathe a baby?
17. What will you do if a baby cries for a long time?
18. Can you play with children and keep them safe?
19. How do you handle a naughty child?
Elderly Care (if needed)
20. Have you taken care of an elderly person before?
21. Can you help an elderly person walk or move?
22. Can you remind them to take medicine?
23. Can you help with bathing, dressing, and feeding?
24. Do you know how to check blood pressure or sugar levels?
Work Attitude & Personality
25. What will you do if you make a mistake?
26. How do you feel when you are tired or stressed?
27. Can you work in a house with strict rules?
28. Do you like working as a helper?
29. Are you okay to take care of pets (if needed)?
Work Conditions & Salary
30. What salary do you expect?
31. Are you okay to work on Sundays or holidays (with extra pay or another off day)?
32. Are you willing to learn new things (cooking, baby care, elderly care)?
33. When can you start working?
Hiring a live-in domestic helper is a big decision, and asking the right questions helps ensure a good match for your household. Whether the helper will be responsible for general housekeeping, childcare, or elderly care, clear communication is key to setting expectations and building a positive working relationship. By simplifying your questions and being patient, you can find a helper who fits well with your family’s needs and daily routines.
