Personal Assistant needed for 8 year old boy in LS12 @ £11.30 - Leeds - LS12
K. is a friendly 8-year-old boy with Down Syndrome. He is unable to walk and uses a manual wheelchair. K. is unable to talk, is peg fed due to an unsafe swallow, and has a medical background of heart surgery and asthma.
As a Personal Assistant, you will support K. by taking him out into the community to enjoy activities and try new experiences.
If K. is out with you during feeding times, you will be required to feed him (training provided if needed).
Keep in touch with K.'s parents during visits to update them on how things are going, what K. has done, and what he has enjoyed.
You will also be responsible for changing his pad when needed.
K. is entitled to 4 hours a week of Personal Assistant support during term time and 6 hours during school holidays. These hours can be used on weekends or after school during term time, which would require picking K. up from school.
The schedule can be flexible, and hours can be adjusted to suit both parties.
A car is essential, and ideally, you should live close by.
K. communicates by making noises and sounds to express his emotions. If he becomes overwhelmed or stressed, he may become a bit nippy or try to bite as a way to relieve frustration and will need a few minutes to calm down or be taken away from the upsetting situation.
K. enjoys messy and sensory play, as well as trips to the park, farm, and going on walks.
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep
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