Personal Assistant (x3)
Ref: SCES677
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a woman.
The candidate should be a woman*.
Drivers licence required: Yes.
Own vehicle needed: Yes.
Hours per week: 9 hours term time, 6 hours per weekend 2 to 1 use. 12 hours waking night on a Friday. 16 hours per week during school holidays, with 5 hours at 2 to 1 use and 6 hours at 1 to 1 use.
Hourly pay rate: £12.71.
I am non‑verbal, autistic, MED13L Syndrome and I have gastroparesis. My needs are severely complex. I will communicate by showing my needs or what I would like to do through hand gestures, sometimes I use pecs in school but not at home. I need support with all aspects of care, food preparations/cooking for me and also need assistance when accessing the community such as supporting me walking or using my wheelchair. I enjoy waterplay, swimming and sensory activities. I also like going for walking around ASDA and going on walks in general, as well as going for drives. Sometimes I like comfort from adults. I also enjoy playing and being on my iPad. I also have a great sense of humour.
Duties
* Medication prompting/administering
* Personal grooming
* Eating and drinking assistance
* Moving and handling
* Clinical tasks
* Other relevant duties as required
* Shopping
* Transportation
* Companionship
* Dressing / undressing
* Bathroom assistance
Candidate qualities
* The applicant needs to be able to learn cues and communication. My mum will help you getting to know me. You should be happy to join family days out.
* The applicant should be willing to work in a flexible manner and be able to adapt to moods offering both patience and understanding.
* They must have some care experience, a good sense of humour and be able to take the lead and interact with me.
Additional information
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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