Housemother

O'Brien Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 220 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

O'Brien Recruitment is seeking a Housemother to support a boys' boarding house in the Wes-Kaap region. The role combines pastoral care with hands-on housekeeping supervision to ensure the well-being and safe surroundings for boarders.

Key duties include coordinating transport, liaising with nurses, supervising dormitory staff, organizing events, managing hygiene, and attending house and catering meetings to maintain high standards of care and comfort for residents.

Qualifications

• Pastoral care for boarders and families is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competence with basic computer tasks and records.

Responsabilités

• Provide maternal care and guidance to boarding students.
• Coordinate transport for trips and airport lifts (PDP required).
• Coordinate medical appointments with Nursing Sisters and House Director.
• Supervise housekeeping and dormitory staff operations.
• Attend house committee meetings and assist with catering coordination.

Connaissances

Pastoral care

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

First Aid

Description du poste

Role Overview:

The Housemother’s role is twofold:

• Pastoral Care: Offering maternal care and guidance to the students in the boarding house, ensuring their well-being.
• Housekeeping Management: Supervising and overseeing the day-to-day housekeeping operations of the house.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Transport & Coordination:Manage lifts to and from the airport and other ad hoc transport needs. (PDP required)
• Medical Liaison:Coordinate medical appointments in collaboration with the Nursing Sisters and House Director.
• Maintenance Supervision:Work proactively with the House Director to ensure maintenance issues are addressed.
• House Parent Committee:Play an active role on the committee, contributing to house-related decisions.
• Event Organization:Set up and attend all house functions.
• Catering Coordination:Liaise daily with the Outsourced Catering Manager on dietary requirements of boarders.
• Dormitory Management:Oversee the day-to-day management of dormitory staff.
• Sick Bay Management:Care for and manage boarders when they are unwell.
• Laundry Management:Ensure laundry is checked and handle laundry charges.
• Hygiene & Medication:Promote hygiene standards and oversee the distribution of medication.
• Regular Meetings:Attend food committee meetings to discuss and improve the quality of catering.

Qualities & Skills Needed:

• A dedicated individual who enjoys engaging with boys, staff, and parents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literate.
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
• High attention to detail, with initiative and a proactive approach.
• Physically fit and energetic.