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