Overview
Male Personal Assistant / Support Worker (P/T). Hours: 2.5 hours per day over 4 days per week. Start time flexible between 08:30 and 09:30; days flexible – to be discussed at interview. Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour. Location: Ayrshire area (Ardrossan, KA22 8DG).
Responsibilities
Provide support to a teenage boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy who requires 24/7 care for all daily needs including bathing and toileting. The client is immobile and uses a power chair. He can feed himself but cannot prepare food due to muscle weakness, so assistance with meal preparation is required. The boy also has a diagnosis of ASD with social communication challenges; build a rapport and maintain a supportive, sociable environment. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Support recreational activities such as watching movies, going out, and gaming. The family has a large family dog.
Qualifications and Attributes
Experience with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and ASD preferred. Ability to follow care plans and maintain strict confidentiality. Patient, respectful, and able to build a trusting relationship with the client. Good communication skills, reliability, and flexibility with hours.
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