Female PA t support young girl with Non-ketotic hyperglycinemia in LS10- flexible hours - LEEDS - LS10
Job Reference (6098dd5f)
Pay rate: £10.50 (gross) an hour at all times,
Term time 4 hours per week (2 hours weekdays on an evening after 4pm and 2 hours on a weekend)
School Holidays 6 hours per week (2 hours couple of days weekdays and 2 hours on a weekend) please apply via UKCIL, if you are interested in the job role.
We are seeking for a suitable female PA who can support our daughter aged 7 who has a diagnosis of Non-ketotic hyperglycinemia.
She requires support with all personal care needs and will need support from a Personal Assistant to change clothes and nappies, administer medications and feeds through gastrostomy tube, maintain correct body posture and help with all position transfers. Our Daughter is only able to communicate her likes and dislikes through facial gestures, the Personal Assistant must be able to recognise and support her with all her needs.
Personal Assistant must be able to recognise the epilepsy attack and react accordingly to epilepsy plan, and be able to administrate the rescue medication (e.g. Buccolam) if needed.
She will require support with leisure activities like playing with light, sound and sensory toys, reading a books and listen to music,
Supervision
Personal assistant will be directed by us (child parents)
Main duties
· Personal care
· Support to source and access interest and hobbies
· Support with all position transfers
· Administrate and maintain feeding
· Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication
· Supporting the learning of new skills
Are there any essential requirements to consider?
· Training
· Skilled or training with epilepsy
· Childcare Qualification
· Skilled or training within mental health awareness
· Skilled or training with gastrostomy feeding and administering medications
· An understanding in Natalia specific health diagnosis
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Epilepsy Awareness
PEG Feeding
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep