Please could you apply only if you have a couple of years of local North East driving experience, have a UK Manual License, happy to drive a large WAV and can work a variety of shifts. Please would applicants send a cover letter which includes reasons for applying for this particular post and what you think you can bring to the post and a little bit about yourself as a person. Thank you.
Personal Support Worker Needed for Young Man with Complex Medical and Physical Needs.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others?
We are seeking a kind and reliable personal assistant to provide exceptional care for a 27 year-old man with complex medical and physical needs. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (dystonic and spastic type), requiring the use of a gastrostomy tube for feeding, and experiences epilepsy, complex suctioning needs, obstructed airway apnea (Cpap overnight), and requires specialized seating and equipment for optimal positioning and pressure management.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.)
- Providing nutritional support through the gastrostomy tube
- Performing airway suctioning as needed.
- Monitoring vital signs and reporting any concerns to the mum, next shift staff, relevant emergency professional
- Implementing positioning strategies and adjustments in the specialized seating system and sleep system
- Ensuring adequate hydration
- Driving client's own large van (manual) to day centre, community and social outings
- Engaging in leisure activities and social interaction
- Offering emotional support and companionship
- Preparing and administering medication
- Participating in therapy sessions which also includes hydrotherapy
Qualifications: Preferred but not essential
- Experience caring for individuals with complex medical needs, including cerebral palsy
- Familiarity with gastrostomy tube feeding and airway suctioning techniques
- Strong understanding of positioning and pressure management principles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, spoken, written and understanding
- Compassionate, patient, and reliable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team though will always be with another member of staff/parent
- Positive attitude and a commitment to providing quality care
- Very confident manual driver with at least a year’s local driving experience.
We offer:
- Salary £13.50 per hour
- Opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Pension Scheme
- Range of shifts with some flexibility
- Not suitable for just overnight shifts. Staff need to work a range of shifts to get to know client well.
If you are a caring and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting people with complex medical needs, we encourage you to apply
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
