Looking for two patient Personal Assistants (PAs) to support a teenage boy with autism. The role involves assisting with after-school access to his garden, supervising play at his home, and helping with personal care and feeding.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Collect from transport.
2. Warm food and assist with feeding.
3. Provide personal care, including showering, changing nappies, dressing, and undressing.
4. Supervise him in the hot-tub.
5. Access the garden for supervised play.
6. Prompt and engage in sensory-based play.
7. Take him for wheelchair walks when weather permits.
Specific Requirements
* Patience.
* Physically strong.
Required Training
* Patience.
* Autism awareness.
About Me
He is a happy, lovely teenage boy who can become frustrated due to limited communication. He is non-verbal, has Pica, and is heavy-set. He prefers quiet, non-loud environments.
Hobbies and Interests
* Sensory play with foam, water, and textures.
* Music from Wiggles and Disney.
Household Environment
No smoking allowed in the household. Pets include a medium, friendly dog.
Advert Details
* Employer gender: Male.
* Hourly rate: £12.21.
* Hours: 11 hours/week during term time, 10 hours/week during school holidays, with a 2/1 care ratio.
* Schedule: Termtime after-school hours (around 3:30 pm to 7 pm), Monday to Wednesday; more flexible during holidays.
* Transport: Not required.
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