Calm PA for a young girl with neurodiverse disability in Salford. MS-SC-001

Overview

Passionate, empathetic, patient PA to build a friendship with this lovely, happy little girl and have a positive impact on her life. Ensuring you provide a safe and nurturing environment. Must have a zest for life and be fun-exploring the outdoors and providing messy play opportunities. Hours can be flexible-worked out with family. Must be a driver.

Job description

• Personal care support: Undressing, changing nappy as and when required.
• Recreational: Have fun and playing games with the child. Help keep her entertained and to get know what makes her happy. Encouraging and joining in outdoor play-leisurely walks in the park.
• Mealtimes: Give snack, be present with her at mealtimes.
• Medication: Administer rescue epilepsy medication as and when required.

Specific requirements

• Proactively encouraging simple language-PECS (preferred).
• Previous experience with neurodiverse children in particular with autism.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviours-Be patient.
• First Aid/CPR - (preferred).
• Qualifications in care (preferred).
• If there was an emergency at school- being able collect if needs be.

Training

• DBS check.
• Epilepsy training- will be given by parents.
• Rescue medication training.- will be given by parents.

£14 an hour. 12 hours a week during termtime and 19 hours in school holidays- between 3-6pm. Mum can be flexible with these hours.