Support Worker-Jobs in United States

About the Employer: To support a child who is diagnosed with Quadriplegic cerebral palsy and Prematurity Global developmental delay. He has a Visual impairment, so is severely sight impaired and diagnosed with focal epilepsy, but hasn't had an episode for over 4 years. He is affected throughout the day and requires use of a wheelchair. His communication is delayed and needs to be given processing time. Applicant must have a full UK driving licence with no accidents, claims or convictions.

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
• The individual’s needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
• You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and/or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
• Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

• Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer's needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

• Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
• First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.
• Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.

Specific days/times required:

• Monday, 7.15am to 8.15am term time
• Tuesday, 7.15am to 8.15am term time
• Wednesday, 7.15am to 8.15am term time
• Thursday, 7.15am to 8.15am term time
• Friday, 7.15am to 8.15am term time

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.