Children Care Assistant in Teddington inTeddington PUBLISHED MON 16 DEC 2024 Jump to job information section

We are looking for a kind, patient, loving carer with special needs experience.

Client is a 4.5 years old, He is a lovely little boy with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy-dystonic type involving all four limbs. He has a history of epilepsy, and seizures have lasted the longest at 30 minutes.

He is completely dependent on adults for all my transfers and all the activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and accessing toys.

He spends most of my time sitting in the lounge or kitchen area, listening to music, playing with toys, and watching some TV. He is non-verbal but can express feelings using facial expressions and vocalisations. He can express choices and happiness by smiling back at you and I will ignore you if I don't like anything

His desire is to be kept safe, and have my medication and nutrition and hydration needs met. Due to the delicate nature of my condition, require round-the-clock care support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and implementing care plans
• Provide personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding
• Support with mobility and daily activities
• Maintain accurate records of care provided
• Communicate effectively with family and colleagues
• Ensure the well-being and safety of client at all times
• Requirements:
• Previous experience in a care assistant role with children's is required
• Proficient in English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to work compassionately with individuals requiring care
• 12 hours day or night shift with 2- 4 days a week as per candidates availability
• If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a valued member of our caring team.