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Chester le Street Source: WhatJobs
£1,534,000–£2,185,000

Female Personal Assistant (Little Lady) - Chester-le-Street

Female Personal Assistant required to support a young lady in the Chester-le-Street area who has Autism, Learning Disabilities and complex needs.

Rate of Pay - £13.50 per hour

Hours – 104hrs to be used flexibly over 4 weeks. Theses hours are flexible depending on candidate, up to 26hrs a week and 1 x 24/48 hr overnight (times and days to be negotiated). Nightshift not immediate as she needs a lot of time to adjust.

Essential – Experience and understanding of Autism, Learning Disabilities and mental health conditions. Long term position. Driving Licence and access to a car. A DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost.

Key Responsibilities

  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Care
  • Domestic Care
  • Social + Leisure activities
  • Support to remain independent
  • Accessing the community and actives of interest ( including college)
  • Art, animals, music etc
  • Graded exposure in the community and building confidence using planning and social stories
  • Independent living skills
  • Administering Medication and ordering medication
  • Support with family appointments
  • Graded exposure training will be provided by Occupational Therapist

Training

  • Essential PA Guide
  • Safeguarding Adults/Children
  • Moving & Handling
  • Understanding challenging behaviour
  • Food Hygiene
  • First Aid
  • Hand hygiene
  • Dementia care
  • Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

  • Full UK driving license
  • Own personal car

Medical

  • Safe Administration of Medication

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