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The following BASIC TASKS FOR YOUTH CARE WORKERS in RESIDENTIAL or DAY-CARE PROGRAMS will give some indication of the tasks and duties of the youth care workers, as well as the influence and value of their interaction with the children and the women.

Structuring of the Daily Program
Wake youth up in the morning
See to it that the youth are punctual for chores/church/activities
See to it that youth are in time for appointments and activities
See to it that meals are prepared and served in the specified manner
See to it that youth go to bed on the time appointed

Physical Care
Help with the supervision of the youths personal hygiene
See to it that the youth are clothed satisfactory, fit for the occasion, clean and properly
See to it that youth attend the prescribed clinics and medical tests
See to it that the youth get medical attention if necessary and then serve them the prescribed medicine
When possible, take the youth for medical services as appointed as well as supervision by hospital-and psychologists services
See to it that the youth are satisfactorily fed and that they are taught table manners and healthy, socially acceptable eating habits
Control and hand out pocket-money

Academic Care
See to it that youth attend classes/programs/activities
Apply for and control stationery for the youth
Apply for and control uniform and other school necessities
Supervision on studying and control of homework
Motivation of the youth for academic performance in correspondence with their capabilities
Refer chronic study problems to the instructor in charge

Psychic Care
Building of a positive relationship with the youth
Serve as a role model for the youth
Observation of emotional- and behavior problems of the youth and the reports thereafter to the concerned welfare worker
Execution of the management program of the child as composed by the multi-professional team
Motivation of the youth for a positive outlook on life and suitable behavior.
See to it that the youths birthdays are made special
Maintain and execute discipline B record all disciplinary measures in the daily report

Spiritual Care
The out living of the principles of Humility, Simplicity and Compassion
Attending of church services with the youth
Presenting religious worship on a daily basis
See to it that the rule of silence is adhered to
See to it that the youth are each provided with appropriate spiritual literature
See to it that the youth attend church services in a disciplined manner
Refer youth for pastoral consultation where necessary

Provision of Food
Application for & control of the stock of food
Supervise the preparations of meals
Keep supervision during meals
See to it that utensils are clean and in a satisfactory condition
See to it that the tables are laid for all meals
See to it meals are pleasantly served
See to it that the youth learn table manners and apply them
See to it that tables are cleaned off immediately after meals and that the dishes are washed
See to it that kitchen equipment are clean and hygienically kept

Provision of Clothing
See to it that the youth have the minimum prescribed number of garments
Apply for and supervise handing out of clothing items

Administration
Fill out the daily activity record promptly each day
See to it that the supervisor gets the activity record in good time
Record all incidents on the daily reports
Apply for, and account for provisions (food, groceries, pocket money, clothing, etc) in the prescribed manner and in proper time

Integration Care
Prepare youth for integration with home, society or another program
each youth the skills necessary to make a success of the integration

Environment Care
Protect the physical environment from damage, neglect and crime
Report all breakages, leakages, deterioration of building or equipment immediately and continually until it has been properly repaired
Create and maintain a healing environment, for the youth and especially taking care to consider volunteer health (physical and emotional) as well