Care Assistant for a teenager F/T@ £11.44/hr in Harrogate - Harrogate - HG1
Job Reference (334e504e)
Part time carer for disabled teenager in central Harrogate required, with a special focus on communication and play. This would be a great opportunity for an individual hoping to get experience in working with people with speech, language and communication difficulties.
We are looking for a carer to work on one afternoon per week (with a possibility of flexible increases of days, depending on individual requirements) with a 17 year old who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. He is non-verbal but has a great sense of humour and loves walks, train and bus spotting, books and stories and pretend play. He is easy to get on with, charming and keen to let people know what he enjoys via simple communication devices and gestures (including an ipad).
Duties would include:
- Meeting the young person from the School bus drop off at his home
- Setting up his afternoon gastro feed (training to be provided)
- Play sessions, books, communication aid work
- Walks into town and the local library (his home is 10 minutes walk from centre)
- Some clothes changing and general care.
Candidates do not need any specific prior skills although some experience in a caring profession, or training within them would be a bonus. The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate commitment, patience, initiative, creativity and empathy.
Services
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
Hand hygiene
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
Epilepsy Awareness
PEG Feeding
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep