“Okay Ka Yaya Ko: The
Kasambahay Manual”
SunStar Davao, Dec. 28, 2019
After twenty-five
years of running a household, Manila-based businesswoman Rica de Jesus has passionately
put together the first-ever Kasambahay Manual called “Okay Ka Yaya Ko: Ang Gabay para sa
Kasambahay at Kasangga sa Buhay”.
The Kasambahay Manual
is a basic training module that one can use to train all existing and new
kasambahays.
It took Rica 12 months
of research, translating to Tagalog, building content, taking videos and
putting everything together to make this dream project come true.
“I am turning 50 in
2020 and this is my advocacy through Jaric Foundation Inc.: To change myself
and make things right, to help all kasambahays and to help build happier homes,”
she says.
“This is not a
one-time kit that you will purchase but the beginning of an effort that will
continue to evolve. Your purchase will help the Assumption Missions schools
through my batch AC ’87 and will fund future projects of the foundation to help
kasambahays,” Rica continues.
Uplifting the
kasambahays
Dubbed as the first
and only ready-to-use kit designed to uplift the work and lives of kasambahays,
it includes “triple treats”. First is training using a simple and basic manual with
videos, slides, and booklets. Second, tools are also part of the kit with one-stop
shop/forms, laminates, and templates. Lastly, tips include a rewards system, God-centered
living, and how to go digital.
“Everyone is busy, but
our household is important. We must make sure our household runs smoothly so
other parts of our lives run smoothly. The Okay Ka Yaya Ko System involves
training and we need to make time for this. The system is not hard because Okay
Ka Yaya Ko prepared everything already. All you have to do is implement,” Rica
explains.
The Okay Ka Yaya Ko (OKYK) system recommends dividing the
training into parts, preferably to be conducted by the boss or any member of
the family, or any Human Resource Manager or trainor. The trainings include
Characteristics and General Guidelines; Cleaning Materials and Guidelines; Good
Housekeeping and Maintenance; Food Safety and Sanitation; and Special Skills
and Techniques.
Happy homes
“We must remember that most kasambahays have only
finished grade school. So, the training manual is tailored to cater to
children, as we are starting from zero/scratch. We must be very clear to our
kasambahays. We have to repeat and repeat. It is also a good idea to show pegs
and photos so that they can envision what you mean,” suggests Rica.
The manual comes in a soft
copy so the employer can freely edit details, rules, loans, leaves, checklist,
etc. Slides can be added or deleted to tailor-fit one’s needs as well.
Rica believes that a laminating machine is a
good investment so one can put reminders around the house. “Putting reminders
in key areas will help everyone (including the boss) remember all the important
things,” she stresses.
On the part of the
employers, Rica hopes that they will be open to change their mindset. “Become an
instrument for positive change. Help kasambahays and their families live a
dignified life,” she encourages.
The soon-to-be golden girl envisions
that “Okay Ka Yaya Ko will let our kasambahays live
harmoniously in happy homes, increase their chances for success, and become a
reminder of God’s blessings”.
Sincerest thanks to Rica de Jesus for
the photos.
E-mail the author at
mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com. To view more photos, please visit
http://momabouttowndavao.blogspot.com/.
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