House Parent
House parents are concerned with all the tasks relating to
personal care, boarding accommodation, meals, study and
recreation periods and weekend activities of children in a
residential child care establishment. They usually live in or
near the boarding establishment.
A house parent may perform the following tasks:
- maintain good behaviour of the children
- supervise and arrange activities to increase
intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development
- make sure living and hygiene standards are maintained
- make sure that students are attending classes
- lend a sympathetic ear to children with problems or
provide counselling services
- perform minor domestic duties
- accompany students on weekend outings.
A house parent may specialise as a
Boarding School Supervisor who usually provides a
similar service to that of house parents, and operates from a
school boarding house. They provide accommodation facilities
for students.
Required Skills - House Parent
- interested in and concerned for the well being of young
people
- an understanding of student needs and cultural
differences
- a sense of responsibility
- leadership ability
- good organisational skills
- able to work closely with others in a community setting
- good health
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