PA for 16 year old teenage boy with cerebral palsy, LS8 @12.40hr - LEEDS - LS8
Job Overview
We are looking for a pal for our 16 year old son with cerebral palsy.
About Him
He is non-verbal, wheelchair dependent, fed through a feeding tube, dependent for all cares and has well controlled seizures. He has a good sense of humour and loves socializing. He enjoys walks, long baths, shopping, and having books read to him.
Responsibilities
1. Engage and entertain a non-verbal teenager.
2. Support him to socialize with others, including his siblings.
3. Take him for walks in his wheelchair (battery powered motor pack available).
4. Assist with getting him out of bed, dressed, bathing, and activities such as going for a walk or a ride on the bus.
5. Provide feeding through a feeding tube or be willing to be trained to do this.
6. Administer medication via a feeding tube if able (desirable but not essential).
7. Work independently providing all cares, including personal cares as required.
Requirements
The care worker must be:
1. Punctual
2. Reliable
3. Flexible
We are specifically looking for someone who is available on weekends, Saturday and Sunday mornings 9-12 approximately. This could be one person for both days or a job share depending on availability.
We will only consider applications with a cover letter or candidate profile specific to this post. We look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks.
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