Personal Care Assistant

To support and care for a little boy who has a rare genetic condition and associated communication, mobility, and has a gastronomy tube. He is a sweet, gentle soul who is subtle in his communication., To support with:
- Personal care (washing, dressing, moving and handling etc)
- Assisting medication
- Aid communication through choices and knowledge of the young child
- Constant supervision always
- To be a social friendly companion to the child
- The child has a blended diet via gastronomy tube. Support with making the blended diet.
- Encourage sensory activites and experiences / play.
- Organise and maintain the child's space / area.
- To support with physio care - use of equipment in home
- To report any issues to the child's Mum
- To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required., The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.

• Have experience of working with SEN complex children


• Flexible in the hours and times that you can work.


• Have a good sense of humour and enjoy a friendly joke.


• You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.


• Enjoy a busy family environment.


• A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.


• Have an awareness and knowledge of equal opportunities.
  
  Work Pattern: Shifts to be discussed at interview stage, however, likely shift pattern will be Monday - Friday (afternoons / evenings)


Hourly Rate of Pay: £15 per hour

Based at: Employer's own home in Burnham, Buckinghamshire and out in the local community.