I'd like to understand how you handle a helper who has been losing your things. Mine has been losing kitchenware, my clothes and even our queen sized bedsheet. Been telling her to be careful, but it still happens. She's with us for more than 1 year. From my observation, I think either she's born to be careless, or she knows she lost them and she doesn't care until we (her employers) find out. Grateful for some guidance because I'm a first time employer, thanks!

Sorry how does she lose them? Like the laundry drop downstairs or accidentally throw away the kitchenware? I will be very vigilant to check if she stole these items if I were you. I have heard many cases of maid stealing things. They have a stash of such items somewhere

Explained to her clearly that your patiences has run out. Call up your agent and get agent to talk to her and explained to agent such money loss is uncalled for and you have plans to get her to pay for them. Hopefully this scare tactics helps.

For mine, we would give warning 1-2 times. the 3rd time i would say, lost again? You go buy a new one for me with ur own salary

If it has been multiple times, I'll deduct her pay. Lol. I mean she has been with you for a year and this whole year losing stuffs?