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Before arrival

What to Prepare Before Maid Arrives

Get the home and the paperwork ready before your helper arrives, so day one runs calmly.

Prepare an enquiry

The short answer

Arrival preparation should remove uncertainty from the first twenty-four hours. Set up the sleeping and storage space, food and hygiene essentials, emergency contacts, access instructions, document folder and a simple first-day plan. Do not expect a newly arrived worker to absorb the complete household routine immediately.

At a glance

Private space
Ready before arrivalProvide sleeping, changing and storage arrangements that can be used.
Safety
One visible contact planInclude emergency numbers, exits, alarms and household-specific hazards.
First duties
Keep the list shortChoose essential routines only and schedule later teaching separately.

Prepare practical living needs

Arrange bedding, storage, bathroom access, meals, drinking water, laundry, phone charging and a place for personal documents. Explain which household items are shared and which are private.

Check building access, transport from the arrival point and the first night’s rest. A respectful start is operational, not decorative: she should know where to sleep, eat, wash and ask for help.

Prepare information in a usable order

Create a one-page contact and safety sheet, then a separate first-week routine. Keep official records and copies in the employer file rather than mixing them into daily instructions.

Plan the first day around orientation, rest and one or two essential routines. Schedule cooking standards, cleaning rotations and complex care handovers for later demonstrations.

Questions this page answers

What must be ready before arrival?

Prepare accommodation, basic personal needs, access, safety contacts, documents and the first-day plan.

Should the full task list be explained immediately?

No. Start with safety and essential routines, then teach the rest in planned stages.

Where should official documents be kept?

Use a secure employer file with copies, dates and responsibility for renewals.

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Permits and rights

What to Prepare Before Maid Arrives

Prepare a useful first enquiry

Add a few key facts about your household and the question you want answered, so the reply is useful.

  • General location
  • Who needs support
  • Three priority duties
  • Preferred timing
  • The first question to resolve

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DomesticHelper editorial teamReviewed 17 August 2026Sourced from Malaysian government registriesIndependent of the hiring agenciesEditorial standards
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