Job Description – Warden
Position: Warden
Department: Hostel / Residential Services
Location: Ashray Akruti NGO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Director
Job Purpose
To ensure the safety, discipline, well-being, hygiene, and overall smooth functioning of the residential hostel. The Warden will be responsible for providing proper supervision and support to students and maintaining a safe, positive, and well-organized hostel environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor students residing in the hostel.
- Maintain discipline and ensure students follow hostel rules and regulations.
- Maintain daily student attendance and hostel records accurately.
- Monitor students' daily routines, including wake-up, meals, classes, study time, and bedtime.
- Ensure proper cleanliness and hygiene of hostel premises, rooms, washrooms, and common areas.
- Coordinate with housekeeping and other support staff for regular cleaning and maintenance.
- Monitor students' health and immediately report illness, injury, or emergencies to the concerned authority.
- Accompany students to hospitals/medical facilities whenever required.
- Maintain records of medical visits, incidents, and emergencies.
- Ensure proper use and safety of hostel equipment and facilities.
- Be familiar with the fire extinguisher and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Monitor visitors and ensure that unauthorized persons do not enter the hostel.
- Maintain proper records of students going home, returning to the hostel, and taking leave.
- Ensure students follow timings related to mobile phones, food orders, outings, and other hostel activities.
- Counsel students when required and report serious behavioural or disciplinary concerns to the management.
- Coordinate with parents/guardians regarding student-related matters when instructed.
- Conduct regular hostel rounds and identify maintenance or safety issues.
- Ensure hostel doors, electrical equipment, water facilities, fans, lights, and other basic facilities are functioning properly.
- Immediately report any maintenance, safety, or security concerns.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student and organizational information.
- Prepare and submit daily/weekly hostel reports to the reporting authority.
- Support hostel activities, student programs, and organizational requirements as assigned.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Manager / Centre Head.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation in any discipline preferred.
- Previous experience in hostel management, residential care, student supervision, or social-service organizations will be an advantage.
- Basic computer knowledge, including MS Word and Excel.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Skills
- Strong supervision and management skills.
- Patience and empathy while working with students.
- Ability to handle difficult situations calmly.
- Good observation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain records and documentation.
- Basic knowledge of first aid and emergency procedures is preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours when required.
- Responsible, punctual, disciplined, and trustworthy.
Key Performance Areas (KPIs)
- Student safety and well-being.
- Hostel discipline and attendance management.
- Cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Timely reporting of incidents and emergencies.
- Proper maintenance of hostel records.
- Effective coordination with students, staff, parents, and management.
- Compliance with hostel rules, safety procedures, and organizational policies.
Preferred Candidate
A responsible and compassionate individual who can effectively manage students, maintain discipline, handle emergencies, and ensure a safe, hygienic, and supportive residential environment.
call us at 7208465920
Pay: ₹20,355.71 - ₹35,980.92 per month
Work Location: In person
