Care Giver
- Location:
- Salary:negotiable
- Posted:3 years ago
- Category:Caregiver
- Deadline:April 27, 2022
Care Giver-1
Department: Oscar Romero School for the Deaf
Responsible to: Care Manager
Location: Tubmanburg, Bomi County
Contract length: Open
Our vision
Our vision is that ORS becomes a model of collaboration between deaf and hearing people who live, work and learn together to share skill, knowledge and experience that can develop their full potential for the benefit of society.
Our mission
Our mission is to expand access to equal opportunity for the deaf, through provision of an appropriate, meaningful and relevant education that prepares, them for full inclusion as productive member of society.
Our values
Confidence in the innate goodness of people. We respect the dignity of every human being and family life. We believe in good stewardship of resources entrusted to us.
Job purpose
Responsible for the day to day control of the cleanliness, hygiene, lighting, security, interpretating for the deaf students at programs / Mass during the week ends and safety of the children under his /her control. All the duties below are to be carried out in observance of the organization code of conduct for the employee, ensuring good work ethic, integrity, and maintenance of confidentiality.
Key relationships
Reports to: Care
Manager
Internal relationships:
Staff, SLT, other functions
Direct reports: Day
/Night care
supervisor
External relationships: Labour, NASCORP, LIS
| Qualifications, skills and experience | Essential | Desirable |
| At least Junior high student and above and general ASL | ✓ | |
| Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar job / affiliation and particularly with disable (deaf) children in a reputable organization, that could be a benefit. | ✓ | |
| Interesting in caring for children. | ✓ | |
| Clean and well organized. | ✓ | |
| smart, obedient, willing to work a long hour if the needs arise | ✓ | |
| Good written and spoken English | ✓ | |
| A team builder and player. | ✓ | |
| Dependable and time conscious. | ✓ | |
| Ability to work efficiently under any circumstances. | ✓ |
| Good presentation and facilitation skills for the dissemination of information | ✓ | |
| Ability to balance the needs of staff and the organization | ✓ |
Mary’s Meals International competencies
All Mary’s Meals Liberia employees approach their role in line with the 7S competency model.
| Self | • I build resilience • I lead by example • I’m authentic and true to my values • I develop myself and set stretching goals |
| Service | • I have a vocational attitude to my work • I inspire hope in others • I build belief that even difficult challenges can be solved • I am committed to serving and enabling all who want to be part of the global movement • I work to ensure our future will be better than our past |
| Simplicity | • I communicate effectively • I follow clear decision-making criteria • I create plans that are easy to follow and contribute to organisational goals • I embrace inclusivity and diversity • I focus on delivering results |
| Stewardship | • I pay attention to the things that matter most – (a) our physical resources; (b) our people • I nurture, develop and respect our relationships with external stakeholders • I deliver on my promises • I am happy to be held accountable and to hold others to account |
| Strategy | • I have a point of view about the future • I see our stakeholders and our priorities clearly • I help others to work in ways that have the greatest impact • I develop strategy and translate it into action |
| Strengthen | • I create a positive work environment • I increase the capabilities of my team • I help people manage their careers • I find and develop next-generation talent |
| Success | • I ensure my team is technically competent and always developing • I build high performing teams • I ensure accountability • I am a catalyst for change |
How to apply for this role
To apply, please send your CV (maximum 3 pages) with details of three professional references (emails and cell numbers), a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and a valid up-to-date Police Clearance of good conduct (Liberian nationals) to Jobs.Liberia@marysmeals.org
Closing date: 27th April 2022, at 5pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to for interview.
Your covering letter should make a compelling case for why you feel motivated to work for Mary’s Meals Liberia in this role, as well as giving a concise overview of your most relevant skills and experience and should fill no more than two pages of A4.
While Mary’s Meals Liberia will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources.
Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Mary’s Meals is a child friendly organisation committed to the protection of children