Derek

My Requirements

As parents to a special needs child, my wife and I don't ever have opportunities to go out for dinner or any other activities. We are looking for a female carer who can work for us part-time, once during an evening in the week (Thursdays 6pm to 10pm ideally), and then on Saturdays 10am to 4pm. This will allow my wife and I to have some respite, and also on Saturdays to do fun things with Raine without having to try accommodate Erin's needs.

We are also thinking of going away on a holiday in August 2025 and want to see if we can find a carer willing to stay at our house with Erin and the cats for about 10 days. Erin loves being at home and likes her routines. We've don't this once before and it worked really well.

Erin is quite tall, but skinny, and a bit underweight for her age. She is healthy, eats well and loves her rooibos (red bush) tea bottles. She is epileptic and has medication with her meals to control her seizures. She has not had a big seizure for about 6 months. Erin cannot speak, and neurologically is probably similar to a 10 month old baby. She loves cuddles and tickles, being read to, and listening to music. She likes to go outside for walks, pushed along in her wheelchair. Erin can walk if she is supported, but she's a bit clumsy, hence the need for the wheelchair.

Erin is a very sweet, gentle soul, and we have found that most people her meet her do enjoy her peaceful, sweet nature.