Female PA to Support Young Girl with Non-ketotic Hyperglycinemia in LS10 - Flexible Hours
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Pay Rate: £10.50 (gross) per hour at all times,
Term Time: 4 hours per week (2 hours on weekdays after 4pm and 2 hours on weekends)
School Holidays: 6 hours per week (2 hours on a couple of weekdays and 2 hours on weekends).
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We are seeking a suitable female PA to support our daughter, aged 7, who has a diagnosis of Non-ketotic hyperglycinemia. She requires support with all personal care needs, including changing clothes and nappies, administering medications and feeds through a gastrostomy tube, maintaining correct body posture, and assisting with all position transfers. Our daughter can only communicate her likes and dislikes through facial gestures; therefore, the Personal Assistant must be able to recognize and support her needs. The Personal Assistant must also recognize epilepsy attacks and react accordingly to the epilepsy plan, including administering rescue medication (e.g., Buccolam) if needed. She will require support with leisure activities like playing with light, sound, and sensory toys, as well as reading books and listening to music.
Supervision: The Personal Assistant will be directed by the child's parents.
Main Duties:
* Personal Care
* Support to source and access interests and hobbies
* Support with all position transfers
* Administer and maintain feeding
* Support and monitor healthcare needs, including administering medication
* Support the learning of new skills
Essential Requirements:
* Training
* Skilled or trained in epilepsy
* Childcare Qualification
* Skilled or trained in mental health awareness
* Skilled or trained in gastrostomy feeding and administering medications
* An understanding of Natalia's specific health diagnosis
Key Responsibilities:
Services:
* Personal Care
* Social and Leisure Activities
Training:
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Food Hygiene
* First Aid
Medical:
* Safe Administration of Medication
* Epilepsy Awareness
* PEG Feeding
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