Personal Assistant DP6011 - Independent Lives - ref. q11307323
Personal Assistant
Ref: DP6011Location: Worthing
DetailsI am looking for personal care for a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week: to be discussedHourly pay rate: to be discussed
PA required for a chatty, people-loving, 15 year old girl with autism, who needs support at home, on journeys and at sport or other activities. She wants growing up and friendship-building to get easier, so the PA we’re looking for, isone who’d help her gradually increase her independent ability to socialise, manage herself , her own time, her own tasks, her own safety and her home environment.
Her biggest two challenges currently are; staying focused enough to learn, socialising and take part in activities and staying confident in herself when something isn’t achievable straight away. She currently attends mainstream school with the assistance of a full-time 1:1 teacher.
This role would suit a lively, confident and patient person with a clear voice, who has experience of supporting children with social and communication needs. It would be a real bonus if you’re also creative and or musical like she is.
Duties include: Medication prompting/administering
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as requiredHousekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentialityReliable with good timekeeping
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
flexible
reliable
experience of supporting children with social and communication needs
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons