Special needs school housemother
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Residential and Building Management Occupations
- Minor : Dormitory Managers
Summary
A profession that supports the daily lives of children and students with disabilities in the dormitory of a special needs school, maintaining a safe and secure living environment.
Description
Special needs school housemothers provide physical care such as meal assistance, bathing assistance, transfer and mobility assistance, and medication management support to ensure that children and students with disabilities can live with peace of mind in the dormitory. They also handle daily health and hygiene management, guidance on daily routines, safety assurance, nighttime monitoring, and support mental and physical stability through planning and implementing events and recreation. They collaborate with teachers, parents, and nurses to implement support plans tailored to individual needs.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the enhancement of support for children and people with disabilities. Improving working conditions and career advancement through specialized qualifications are challenges.
Personality Traits
Calm / Compassionate / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
About 120 annual holidays / Contract employee / Night shifts / School corporation employment / Shift work
Career Path
Housemother (newcomer) → Senior housemother → Dormitory head / Dormitory manager → Welfare facility staff → Community support worker
Required Skills
Bathing assistance / Emergency response / Meal assistance / Medication management assistance / Transfer assistance
Recommended Skills
First aid / Hygiene management knowledge / Recreation planning / Understanding of children with disabilities
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary in hygiene management and safety management. |
| Communication Skills | Communication with users, families, and school staff is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength and endurance are required for user mobility and assistance. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure mental stress during emergency responses and nighttime duties. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Required to collaborate with teachers and nurses to carry out tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical analysis is almost unnecessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
Aliases
- Dormitory manager
- Housemother
Related Jobs
- School social worker
- Staff at facilities for people with disabilities
- Welfare facility counselor