Description
The job itself
Young man aged 18 years with Myotonic Dystrophy with special learning needs requires PA for hrs per week. Young man struggles with his fine motor skills and tires very easily. He is unable to walk long distances and has a mobility scooter to aid with this. He is prone to muscle cramps and low vitamin D so requires some light exercise and sunlight to help with this. He likes structure and consistency and is very loving towards others with a lovely sense of humour. He loves films, gaming, going to the cinema and activities such as Castaways theatre group and bowling. He also loves to eat out!
Requires support around prompting him to get ready and prompting him to do his personal cares, which he can achieve when prompted. He requires support at mealtimes with preparing meals but drinks for himself, requires encouragement for him to be as independent as possible with minimal support wherever he is able.
Ideally someone who enjoys the same or similar pastimes would be preferred as he may like them to be involved in things such as gaming with him.
Someone who has worked with children and young people with learning difficulties would be preferred however not essential as family will support with getting to know gentleman and his needs.