Caregiver / House Mother

Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam (HSCV) is a grassroots NGO based in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is dedicated to serving orphans, homeless children and other children in need in Vietnam by providing assistance in the areas of food, shelter, clothing, health and education. Services are provided directly to the children by HSCV or through local Vietnamese child-based organizations addressing these needs.
HSCV is establishing a shelter in Hanoi (Tay Ho) to serve girls living in dangerous and otherwise precarious situations. The aim of the home is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for these girls who, for varying reasons, can no longer live with their families. Girls up to the age eighteen will be considered for residency.
http://www.hscv.org/
They are looking for a bilingual, full-time, live-in native Vietnamese caregiver/house mother.
Caregiver/house mother Job Description:
Beyond just cooking and washing for the children, the House mother is to make the facility feel like a home.
The House mother will:
- Purchase food.
- Cook all meals for the children.
- Wash clothes daily.
- Ensure that the children clean the house and their bedrooms properly.
- Maintain household supplies.
- Assist the children with homework.
- Work with the Social Worker as needed to provide a high level of care for the children.
- Assist the girls learning homemaker skills such as cooking and doing laundry. 
- Keep a detailed written health record on all children. This includes noting all medical and dental issues when the girls are first admitted to the Home.
- Supervise the children to see that they are complying with all GFH rules.

Education and Experience:
high school graduate
further training in child care and development such as a formal nanny training program, early childhood classes and/or in-service training
proven child care experience with references
First Aid and CPR certification
Safety certification

Key Competencies
adaptability
flexibility
ability to multitask
emotional maturity
good communication skills
good judgment skills
planning and organizing skills
stress tolerance
high energy level
Position Start date: Immediately
Compensation: Depending on Qualifications. To be discussed at interview
How to Apply:
Please email your resume with any certifications to Ms. Linda Bui [email protected]