Female Personal Care Assistant - school holiday vacancy
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About the Employer
Support required for a sociable, fun-loving young lady, highly active with no danger awareness. The PA would need experience with supporting people with epilepsy and gastrostomy. However, even with these difficulties, she loves life and is an adventurous and inquisitive young lady.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
- Epilepsy (drops and absences); gastrostomy and buggy user (or if walking, reins to be used)
The employer's hobbies and interests:
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
- Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
- Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
- Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
- Support with gardening.
- Support with tube feeding and monitoring seizures and ketones/blood sugars.
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
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Read more employer: Penderels Trust
Penderels Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic teenagers. With a supportive work culture that fosters personal growth and offers flexible working hours, employees can enjoy a rewarding experience in the picturesque setting of Bracebridge. The company values building strong relationships and encourages team members to engage in enriching activities, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment.
