PA required to support a young teenager £10.50 per hour 7 - 10 hours per week LS11 - Leeds - LS11
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Job Purpose
To provide a safe level of care for my son who has a diagnosis of Harlequins Ichthyosis, this is a very severe genetic skin condition. My son requires constant care and high level of support and a very strict routine in order to maintain good skin and moisture and minimizing infection to maintain his skin condition.
Your role as PA will be to closely follow his care plan and to assist with bathing 2 times a day and a regime around creaming which has to be applied every 2 hours throughout the day along with apply bandaging .
Also the night shift comprises of the need to change dressing and apply creams.
My son requires support to identify and attend hobbies and interests that will encourage him to participate with his peers after school or in the school holidays.
The key to supporting my son is flexibility and being aware of his changing needs and adapting as required the support and as to how and when it is provided .
Main Duties:
v Assisting with personal care as required.
v Assist with his bathing routine and creaming and bandaging as and when required.
v Ensure that bathroom/ toilet is kept clean, disinfected and tidy to avoid the risk of infection.
v Assist with his evening bed routine by helping into his nightware, creaming and massaging him to sleep.
v Support to identify and access hobbies and interests within his peer group.
Essentials
v Show initiative and flexibility
v Be sensitive to his needs and feelings.
v Communicate well with family and provide feedback to parents.
v Attend work punctually and consistently.
v Maintain confidentiality at all times.
v To be able to work unsupervised.
v Good communication and listening skills.
Other
To hold a current and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
In general, to undertake all care work with the sensitivity
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep