2017 Model Caregiver Awards - Ms Josefina Amparo Hosena, Model Caregiving Domestic Helper Award
As a baby, Leona Heng could barely move a muscle when Ms Josefina Amparo Hosena, 40, came to work for her family. Leona, now 3, had been diagnosed with Edwards’ Syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition which disrupts children’s development. Leona had just undergone a complex surgical operation when Josefina joined the Heng family.She recalls feeling apprehensive due to Leona’s fragile condition. She overcame that by learning attentively, mastering the precise requirements for Leona’s feeds using PEG tubes and ways to aid her development.
Mr and Mrs Heng’s confidence in Josefina is exemplified by their having returned to the workforce and entrusting Josefina to care for Leona by herself. Josefina travels to Leona’s school by public transport when her parents are unable to drive them there. Josefina travels one hour by MRT with Leona in a stroller while carrying three bags with feeding and other equipment for Leona. She waits to board a less crowded train and focuses fully on Leona during the journey, taking in stride people staring and commenting at them.
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