Personal Assistant CC368
Personal Assistant
Ref: CC368Location: Croydon
Details I am looking for personal care for a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Hours per week: Up to two or three hours per day during the week between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m.
My son is a cheeky and energetic young man, he enjoys the outdoors and activities, listening to music and interaction with familiar adults. This is a rewarding and vital role to support my 19-year-old with severe autism, at home or during outings.I am looking for a personal assistant.
Role 1 is for a personal assistant to provide companionship, some personal care, and sensory exercises. My son is non-verbal and has difficulty communicating his needs. He needs help with personal care, needs to be watched for not eating non-food items and needs company in activities.Full training will be given.
My son can, but rarely, have aggressive behaviour, with training and familiarisation this can be predicted or managed. There would be an extended period of familiarisation where the PA would gradually learn how to take care of my son. My son is is non-verbal, and I am a translator/English teacher, so it could be an interesting house to work for foreign English students interested in social care.
Duties include:
Personal groomingEating and drinking assistance
Other relevant duties as required
Housekeeping
Cooking
Transportation
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
Supporting with safety in and away from the home, near roads etc.
Monitor for eating non-food items.
Be aware of triggers or early warning signs, acting accordingly to reduce/manage this behaviourCandidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentialityReliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Car owner and driver
Previous experience working with SEN adults or children is desirable
Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives.Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9