About the Employer

I am mum to a young girl with RETT Syndrome which is a brain disorder. My daughter is in a wheelchair and unable to walk, she is non-verbal, she is tube fed, and wears nappies so personal care tasks will be required. I am looking for a PA to give me a break from my caring role and to take my daughter swimming over the summer months and out and about in general all year round. I may need support to occasional hospital appointments and the PA must be a driver/car owner.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Acquired Brain Injury • Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Swimming• Peppa Pig• Reading children's books

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Other relevant information

Tyne & Wear. • The individual keeps pets in the home.1 dog.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

The PA will need to feed the client by tube but this will be shown by the employer. >

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Moving and Handling. PA must already hold relevant qualification.
First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.