Lincolnshire
Job Title: Personal Assistant.
Location: Gainsborough, DN21.
Hourly Rate: £12.81.
Hours: 10 hours per week.
Working Pattern:
3 mornings per week:
- Monday 6am – 9am
- Tuesday 6am – 9am
- Wednesday 6am – 10am
Purpose of the role
E is 2.5 years old with complex medical needs. He is a typical toddler – loves singing, dinosaurs, art-work, being outside & talking. He is growing and changing so much at the moment.
He spent the first ten months of his life in hospital and frequently has hospital visits. Although his needs are complex, he has had his complications since birth so it is all normal for him. He doesn’t eat or drink, but takes all his nutrition through an IV. He has a gastrostomy peg inserted into his stomach which is used for aspiration and medication.
E started nursery two months ago, going four days a week. He is thriving socially and academically. He loves being around people and talking to them; he’s a friendly, happy boy.
E has a younger sister, 1.5 years old. They do a lot together, including wrestling!
Main Duties
- Build trust and a professional relationship with the child.
- Assisting with personal care duties, toileting, and medical needs.
- Undertake training regularly to maintain proficiency with medical care.
- Assisting with household tasks and medical admin.
- Assisting with school drop-offs.
- Preparing meals with allergies and medical condition in mind.
- Recording medical information accurately.
- Communicating with parents and nursery.
- Attending meetings, if necessary, with the medical team - providing input on the child’s condition and needs.
- Spending time with the child, helping them to learn and play.
- Manual handling – assisting the child with movement e.g. carrying him/lifting him.
- Collecting prescriptions and medical supplies.
The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.
Personal Assistant Specification
- Language: English-speaking. However, my children are half-Nigerian, so they are learning to speak Igala and Pidgin-English, too.
- Personal: Need some kind, patient, reliable and trustworthy.
- Experience: Proven experience working with children, particularly those with disabilities or specific needs, and experience implementing behaviour management strategies. Specific training will be provided.
- Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding, child development, equal opportunities, and relevant legislation.
Skills & Abilities
- Communication: Strong verbal and written skills, including reporting and the ability to converse with professionals and families.
- Emotional Regulation: Patience and ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
- Flexibility: Adaptability to changing needs and working hours (e.g. Weekends, evenings, combined weeks if child is in hospital)
- Support & Care: Ability to promote independence and provide personal or social care.
Qualifications:
- Experience in working with children with medical needs – desirable. Training will be provided.
- Qualifications in childcare – desirable.
- Experience working with young children – essential.
- Qualifications in food safety and hygiene – desirable. Training will be provided.
- Driver’s licence – essential.
- Paediatric First Aid - desirable.
“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”
Job Reference: LIN553105
Job Title: Personal Assistant.
Location: Lincolnshire, LN8.
Hourly Rate: £14.06
Hours: 2 nights per week.
Working Pattern
2 nights a week 6pm-6am nights can change or be set but not a Monday.
Purpose of the role
I'm an 8-year-old girl. I have medical problems that need support and help with. I love to play with my babies, pony, do craft and colouring.
Main Duties
- I will need my in-dwelling catheter putting in for bedtime, medication, stoma care if need be and drainage bag attaching to my mini button.
- Help with a bath/shower if I need one and possibly TPN connecting but you will need to help with making sure I'm safe in bed with all my wires.
- You must be willing to play babies, Barbies or some fun things before I go to bed.
- Stoma can leak though the night so might need help with that.
- Assist me to put all my medical supplies away.
Personal Assistant Specification
- Ideally some medical background, if not a willingness to learn and understand how things need to be. All training is provided.
- Child friendly, caring and passionate about supporting a child with medical needs
- Kind, caring, clean and tidy.
- My personal assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.
- The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.
“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”
Job Reference: LIN536827
Job Title: Female Personal Assistant.
Location: Long Sutton, PE12.
Hourly Rate: £13.05.
Hours: 20-30 hours per week between 7am and 11pm, 7 days a week.
Purpose of the role
A is 19 years old and has Cerebral Palsy. She loves Vampire Diaries, attending ComiCon, swimming, travelling and music. She has a wicked sense of humour and loves socialising with other young people, particularly in London with her older siblings. A is a full-time power chair user.
Main Duties
- Personal Care
- Medications
- Physiotherapy exercises
- Peg feeding
- Days out (including driving)
- Promoting independence
The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.
Personal Assistant Specification
- We are looking for a confident and positive female worker with an interest in fantasy TV and an enthusiasm for attending the conventions.
- Experience in working with young people with complex health needs is preferred. Necessary training will be provided.
- Driving licence is essential as we will be travelling for days out/conventions/etc.
Important:
Due to the nature of the role, which includes personal care, this position is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010.
“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by People Places Lives”
Job Reference: LIN563221