Job Summary
The Houseparent serves as the daily caregiver and role model to children in the residential care facility. This role ensures a safe, clean, and supportive living environment, guiding children’s personal hygiene, values, and basic skills while providing emotional support and attending to their daily needs.
Job Summary
The Houseparent serves as the daily caregiver and role model to children in the residential care facility. This role ensures a safe, clean, and supportive living environment, guiding children’s personal hygiene, values, and basic skills while providing emotional support and attending to their daily needs.
Duties And Responsibilities
Child Care & Daily Supervision
- Provide day-to-day care, including meals, hygiene, and emotional support to children.
- Implement routines and structure to promote discipline, security, and positive behavior.
- Supervise homework, school-related tasks, and personal development activities.
- Ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in dormitories and other residential areas.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor children’s behavior, physical health, and emotional well-being; report concerns to supervisors.
- Maintain accurate daily logs of children’s activities, meals, health status, and incidents.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and implement child safety procedures.
Support & Guidance
- Assist in the development of children’s values, life skills, and social competencies.
- Provide emotional support and encourage participation in recreational, educational, and spiritual activities.
Collaboration & Coordination
- Liaise with Social Workers, medical staff, and other program personnel to ensure children’s needs are met.
- Coordinate with external stakeholders, agencies, or service providers as needed for program support.
Training & Professional Development
- Attend orientation, in-service training, and other professional development sessions relevant to child care.
- Apply learnings from training to improve caregiving practices, routines, and child engagement.
Confidentiality & Compliance
- Observe strict protocols for handling children’s data and personal information in accordance with institutional policies.
- Maintain ethical conduct, professionalism, and compliance with institutional and legal guidelines in all interactions.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support the institution in disaster preparedness, emergency response, and relief activities as needed.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director to ensure smooth operations and effective child care services.