My 14 year old daughter is a sociable, happy and easy going person. She is chatty, friendly and a keen swimmer who loves animals.
She has autism, ADHD and epilepsy and is medicated for epilepsy, including emergency medication. Due to ongoing medications, her epilepsy presents as absent / vacant and so it is not always obvious that she is having a seizure - she will just go either very still, freeze in the moment and most commonly become non-responsive.
She is currently supported by a carer every other weekend and I am looking for extra support from a part time PA / care assistant.
About you:
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Looking for someone positive and kind who can facilitate some fun activities.
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Someone who is happy to accompany my 14 year old daughter and / or supervise her in the home.
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It would be ideal if you are familiar with or have had some exposure to someone who has epilepsy - whether formal or informal experience.
Duties will include:
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Staying with my daughter in the house if I am out with my other children eg when she is colouring
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Taking her to the cafe or for a walk in the local park
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Taking her swimming on occasion
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Maybe taking her to other activities like bowling or the local petting farm / zoo
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Encouraging her interest in arts and crafts, which she loves to do all the time
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(There are no personal care requirements with this role)
Hours:
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2 Saturdays a month and 3 days a week during holidays.
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Possibly some after school hours also.
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Flexible and will be arranged with the individual so that both schedules align / are coordinated
My daughter's interests:
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Swimming
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Crafts
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Drawing
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Colouring
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Bowling
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Animals
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Cinema.
Other requirements:
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Own car needed to take my daughter to activities
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Two references will be requested and a DBS check will need to be completed
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Training can be provided if needed (epilepsy can be variable, daughter can go a long time without any vacant seizures)
Services
- Social + Leisure activities
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Support to remain independent
Training
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
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Understanding challenging behaviour
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First Aid
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Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
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Own personal car
Medical
- Safe Administration of Medication
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Epilepsy Awareness
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