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Leah C.
SE13, Lewisham, London
From £12 /hr
(1)
From £12
Hourly rate
50%
Response rate

About Leah

20 years old Speaks English
Hi I am Leah. I am a 19 year old student studying history and politics. For the last three years I have worked as a Play worker and support worker for children and young people with additional needs and medical complexities, supporting social communication physical emotional well-being needs in an environment that is supportive of their individual way of Play and self. I work as an after-school Nanny for two children with additional needs and do holiday respite for a medically complex child. I have training in seizure awareness, Gastro peg feeding, toileting, changing, dealing with challenging behaviour, lifting, adaptations in play.I have training in seizure awareness, Gastro peg feeding, toileting, changing, dealing with challenging behaviour, lifting, adaptations in play. I currently work with many different families and children with various different additional need from medically complex to behavioural needs to mental health need
Non-smoker Comfortable with pets Willing to care for sick children

Reviews

5
based on 1 review
AB Antony B.
Reviewed on 13/01/2023
L learns fast, is playful, confident and professional and she was lovely to have in our home.

Experience caring for

People living with

Autism
Down syndrome
Tourettes
Dwarfism
Celiac
Multiple sclerosis

Age groups

Teenager (13-19 years)
Child (2-12 years)
Infant (up to 12 months)
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Services

Special needs care

Bed Baths
Feeding
Stimming Attendance
Bathing Grooming Hygiene
Body Lifting
Epi Pen Injections

Additional services

Nursing & health care
Errands / Shopping
Tutoring
Personal care (e.g. washing, dressing)
Meal preparation
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Qualifications

A-Levels / Highers