Personal Assistant
Ideal For All, Holt, Worcestershire
Personal Assistant
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Ideal For All, Holt, Worcestershire
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 20 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: cfcaafda05ce4587b1040e5437d6d834
Location ref: Holt, Worcestershire
Full Job Description
A 27-year-old male with a Moderate Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Sotos Syndrome requires support from a Personal Assistant. He has limited verbal communication and mainly communicates through simple words, gestures, signs, and behavioural cues. Sometimes he can become highly anxious when introduced to unfamiliar people, changes in routine, or inconsistent support arrangements. When distressed, he may refuse support, vomit, engage in self-injurious behaviours such as biting his hands or slapping his face. No aggressive behaviour to other people. Main Duties: He requires:
- Support with personal care, including management of bladder care needs, as the individual needs to empty their bladder every four hours.
- Medication administration
- Supervision whilst eating and drinking due to a choking risk.
- Support to access the community, including road safety and stranger awareness.
- Assistance to maintain a consistent daily routine.
- Support to recognise and manage signs of anxiety and distress.