Personal Care Assistant
About the Employer
I am the employer and mother to my young son. He has a diagnosis of Autism and has a Chromosome deletion disorder. As part of his symptoms and the behaviours associated he displays obsessive compulsive behaviours and as such requires someone with a good knowledge and understanding of the traits associated and likes things doing in a particular way.He struggles with loud noises but has access to ear defenders but is very sensory led and enjoys most activities such as water play, swimming, being outdoors, going to parks and soft plays, TV and using his tablet and using public transport He has a great sense of humour and is very tactile so enjoys lots of cuddles, physical contact and the attention of adults.
When frustrated he is known to lash out at others and will require close supervision at all times due to his vulnerability.
My son will require support with personal care and wears pull ups throughout the day and night. We are seeking a PA to offer 1 overnight per month within their own home. My son is known to get up through the night, so the person applying would need to be vigilant and aware of this when applying.The successful candidate would require to be OFSTED registered due to his age and all the PA's household members over 16 would be required to hold an enhanced DBS (these will be completed by the local authority free of charge) The PA would provide care and support for the overnight provision which would allow us to spend quality time with his sibling and a break from our caring role.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
- Cognitive / Learning
- Mental Health
- Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Swimming/water play
- Being outdoors and active
- Sensory/Netfilx/TC and using his tablet
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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
- 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.
Due to the following requirements of the role, only candidates over the legal age should apply for this position:
- You will be required to administer medication.
- Shifts may start before and or after 10pm
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).
Required Skills:
- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
- To be able to work on own initiative.
- To be able to follow instructions accurately.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
- Be empathetic.
- Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.
When you are Required:
Hours per week: 1 overnight per month (24 hrs per overnight) to be agreed between employer and employee- Monday,
- Tuesday,
- Wednesday,
- Thursday,
- Friday,
- Saturday,
- Sunday,
This position will require:
- Sleep-ins
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.