Caregiver / House Mother

Job Description

Job Description

Mama's House is seeking part-time House Mothers. Mamas House is a non-profit home providing shelter for women in crises pregnancies. The work schedule may require overnights.

Title : House Mother

The House Mother ensures that efficient routines are maintained throughout her shift. The ideal candidate is a mature Christian who loves the Lord and deeply desires to serve Him in this ministry. She possesses a servants heart, full of love, compassion and kindness as a role model for the residents.

Hours :

Shift examples are as follows :

Weekend Shifts : 8 : 00am to 4 : 00pm (8 hour shift)

Other shifts : 4 : 00pm -12 : 00am and overnight 12 : 00am-8 : 00am (total of 16 hours)

Pay Rate : $18.00 per hour

Weekend includes to work alongside a 2nd staff member. Supervise residents to ensure they adhere to rules. Provide transportation in company van. Attend programs such as Celebrate Recovery and church service are some of the weekend activities (when available in person). Mamas House is growing, and there is potential for more hours and advancement.

Duties :

• Oversee the daily functioning of Mamas House
• Lead devotion
• Provide transportation, must have experience with driving large van
• Take responsibility for the welfare and well-being of residents within the house and aim to provide a caring, safe and harmonious environment.
• Record written daily communication reports on each resident.
• Assume a role of maternal influence
• Be approachable and open
• Delegate with the residents to keep the house, rooms, and grounds clean at all times
• Assist resident with social correctness, etiquette and professional courtesies
• Respond to emergencies and call for medical assistance as needed.
• Implement policies and guidelines in the Resident Handbook
• Interface with and resolve conflict between residents
• Develop and encourage the residents to collectively be aware of the difficulties or challenges of others, and to be supportive of each other
• Teaching basic life skills which include but not limited to cooking, housekeeping and caring for baby
• Monitor schedules to ensure that extra-curricular activities are followed; e.g. Moms to Moms, Learn and Earn, GED, Healthy Eating and Nutritional Education
• Understand the importance of observation; keep in contact with all the residents and be the first to notice if they are homesick, have relationship problems, are disorganized, lack basic hygiene or if they are not their normal selves.
• Be fully familiarized with Mamas House policies and procedures
• Complete other tasks as assigned by Management

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Requirements :