Job Reference: JH/TH/BCKH
Job Title: Personal Assistant
Responsible to: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer and the employer’s representative (Mum)
Hours: 5 – 22 hours per week
Work Pattern: Shifts to be discussed at interview stage, however, likely shift pattern will be Monday – Friday (afternoons / evenings) e.g. 4pm – 8pm
Hourly Rate of Pay: £15 per hour
Based at: Employer’s own home in Burnham, Buckinghamshire and out in the local community.

JOB PURPOSE

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.

MAIN DUTIES:

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.