Position Overview
client/child:
Phoebe (18) is a lovely young lady who loves everything pink and glittery and all things music and dance! Phoebe lives in a fully adapted house with her parents, younger siblings, and two very loving dogs (Labrador and Labradoodle). Phoebe has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, complex care medical needs, epilepsy, is non-verbal, and has a visual impairment. All medication and fluids are administered via a PEG, she is oxygen-dependent overnight, and requires occasional suctioning. Phoebe is currently attending a specialist education setting and plans are in place for her to attend a day setting community-based placement next year. Phoebe’s home is fully-adapted and she had her own area (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and therapy room) in her family home. Phoebe has a care team in place providing round-the-clock support and there is an opening for two full-time carers to join her team. All training for new team members is provided.
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