PA for 6 Hours PW x2 Positions - LS12 - Leeds - LS12
Job Reference (2567c527)
PA for 11-Year-Old Boy
Reporting to: Charlotte O’Brien
Location: LS12
Job purpose:
To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable/assist the employer/person
who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to
their wishes and interests.
Service user is an 11-year-old boy who likes to go swimming or trampolining. Enjoys sensory play and watching TV shows like Peppa pig and Ben & holly. Service user also enjoys rough play, outdoor activities. Also likes partaking in baking/cooking and arts & crafts. Loves the city of York and the buildings.
service user has Autism.
Behaviour techniques- praise does work such as when he is told he’s a good boy/ well done also rewards are helpful.
Sometimes behaviour can be triggered when told no or when he is not allowed what he wants, a way to resolve this is to try divert/ delay. Service user is patient and good at waiting. Doesn’t like to be watched.
When presenting challenging behaviour allow him some space if safe to do in the setting you are in. This usually allows service user to calm down and regulate his emotions. Useful to ask what it is he wants, and service user will respond/show you.
Skills for PA to help child build on are:
- sharing with others
- Being safe in a public setting
- Learning to interact with new people
- Building on independence when away from mum
Main duties:
- do hobbies such as playing a sport or going swimming
- attend social events like the cinema or trampolining
- Personal care-
These duties may vary from day to day.
Type of person that you/they are looking for:
Values, for example, honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to
build good relationships based on trust and respect, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel, understands equality and diversity and has a good sense of humour.
Specific requirements: understanding Autism
Hours of work: 6 Hours per week
Essential skills:
able to swim
- nursing qualification
- confidentiality
- good at building relationships
- good communicator
- a good listener
- ability to support people with behaviours which challenge
- Driving license essential
Services
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Understanding challenging behaviour
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
Catheterisation
Epilepsy Awareness
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep