What is Home Help?
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Home Help — also known as Home Care or Domiciliary Care — is professional support provided in a person’s home to help with daily activities and daily living tasks they can no longer manage independently. Designed primarily for elderly people and older adults, Home Help enables people to continue living safely and independently in the familiarity of the home, with a professional Home Helper visiting to provide whatever support is needed.
At Careena Homecare, we provide compassionate Home Help services for the elderly currently throughout the South of England. Our Home Helpers are fully trained and ready to provide extra support for you or your loved one. Our Teams work with you and your loved one to create a personalised care plan that’s completely tailored to meet specific needs. Simply find your local Careena Homecare Team today to learn more.
If you’re looking for a job, we have a range of Home Helper roles to suit you. Whether you’re after part time weekend work, a full time position or a Live-in role, we’re confident you’ll find the right fit. Applying is quick and easy online – and only takes a minute! Click here to apply today.
Whether you want to learn more about Home Help services or want to apply to become a Home Helper yourself, read on to learn more.
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What is Home Help?
Home Help refers to a variety of support services provided within someone’s own home to help with daily living activities which they can no longer manage either permanently or temporarily. It’s designed to support people who are elderly, disabled, recovering from surgery or illness or living with a medical condition who would benefit from additional help at home. It’s estimated over 960,000 people across the UK receive home help.1
It’s often referred to as Home Care or Domiciliary Care and these terms are typically used interchangeably by the NHS, local councils and Home Care providers to describe the act of professional support being provided within a person’s home.
Home Help is often tailored to meet exact needs and can include whatever you or your loved one need to live at home as independently as possible. For instance, Home Help can include support with personal hygiene routines, assistance with housekeeping tasks such as laundry and meal preparation or help to manage a condition like dementia.
Some Home Help providers, such as Careena Homecare, also provide Overnight Care and Live-in Care if you or a loved one requires help throughout the night or round the clock support.
The aim of Home Help care services is to enhance the quality of life for older adults by providing necessary support whilst promoting independence and maintaining dignity. It allows people to continue to live in the familiarity of their own homes and maintain their daily routine, enabling them to live life on their terms.
Who provides Home Help?
Home Help is typically provided by regulated Home Care providers, such as Careena Homecare. These organisations employ professional caregivers who are trained to deliver high quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs. Reputable providers carry out thorough background checks and provide ongoing training to ensure safe and reliable support.
Choosing a trusted Home Care provider offers reassurance that care is delivered consistently and in line with best practices. At Careena Homecare, all our services are fully regulated and receive regular inspections by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to ensure the highest standard of care is provided.
What does a Home Helper do?
A Home Help, also known as a Home Helper, Care Worker or Care Assistant, is a professional who visits people in their homes to provide care and help with various daily activities. Their primary role is to support clients in maintaining independence and quality of life while living in the comfort of their own homes.
Home Helpers provide support in the home with specific agreed services you or your loved one needs to live as independently as possible. Some of the general duties of a Home Help include:
At Careeena Homecare, our fantastic Team of Home Helpers can help you or your loved one to continue to live safely and independently at home. All our Home Helpers receive excellent training via our exclusive Academy to equip them with the skills to provide the highest quality support. Whatever you need, our Care Teams can help.
What conditions can Home Help support?
Home Help services can be especially beneficial for people living with a range of chronic conditions or other health challenges. Whether you or your loved one are managing a long term medical condition or recovering from an illness, Home Help provides essential support so to make living at home safer and more comfortable. From assistance with daily routines to more specialised condition care, support is flexible and built around each person’s individual needs.
Dementia and memory loss
Home Help provides vital support for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions that impact their memory. This may include assistance with daily routines, medication reminders, personal hygiene support and maintaining a safe home environment. Care is centred around specific needs, helping to reduce confusion and anxiety while promoting independence. Familiar surroundings combined with consistent support can make a significant difference to quality of life.
Parkinson’s disease
For those living with Parkinson’s, Home Help focuses on maintaining independence while managing the symptoms that come with the disease. Support includes help with personal hygiene, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Care plans are adapted as the condition progresses, ensuring that both practical and emotional needs are met through tailored care.
Stroke recovery
Recovering from a stroke often requires ongoing support with daily living. Home Help can assist with mobility, household tasks, meal preparation and providing medication reminders. This type of support is designed to meet specific needs during recover, helping individuals regain confidence and independence.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex medical condition that can affect movement and coordination. Home Help services can provide flexible support that adapts to changing symptoms. Whether it’s assistance with daily tasks or more specialised condition care, support is tailored to meet the individual needs of the person living with MS.
Cancer
People undergoing cancer treatment or recovery may experience fatigue, pain and reduced mobility, as these are common side effects.2 Home Help can provide practical and emotional support, including help with household tasks, personal hygiene, picking up prescriptions and attending appointments. By supporting both medical care routines and daily activities, Home Help allows individuals to focus on their wellbeing.
Arthritis and limited mobility
Arthritis and other conditions that can affect mobility can make daily tasks challenging. Home Help can assist with activities such as dressing, bathing and moving safely around the home. Support is designed around the person’s specific needs, helping to reduce discomfort and maintain independence while managing this chronic condition.
When should I consider Home Help?
Most of the time, people begin receiving Home Help when completing everyday activities or managing usual routines becomes difficult or unsafe to do independently. As we grow older, many people experience challenges with their mobility and balance which impacts their ability to do daily tasks such as dressing, cooking and other housekeeping tasks.
Without the right support, this could negatively impact quality of life as a result. Some of the main reasons why people choose to receive Home Help include:
- Safety is at risk
- Recovering from a fall or illness
- Family and friends can’t provide adequate support
- Struggling with daily routines
Deciding to get some help around the home can be emotionally challenging. It can take some time to come to terms with the fact that extra support is needed to continue to live safely at home. Ensuring you’re fully informed and have the right support can be reassuring when deciding which Home Help provider to choose.
Choosing to receive Home Help from Careena Homecare means you’ll have a fully tailored care plan to meet your individual needs. Our dedicated Teams are trained and ready to make life easier for you and your loved one. Find your local Careena Homecare Team today to learn more.
Why choose Careena Homecare?
Understanding
Our Overnight Care Teams have many years’ experience. We understand challenges and we’re ready to help you. Our entire service is designed to be simple and less stressful.
Excellent Training
Our Carers are carefully selected and receive training through our exclusive Careena Homecare Academy. We don’t use an agency or freelance staff to maintain our quality reputation.
Quality Care
Our strict performance guidelines, Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and transparency via our care monitoring app. give added peace of mind that quality is assured.
Personalised Care
Our personalised care is unique to each person we support. Overnight Care is flexible when circumstances change and always delivered with compassion, dignity and respect.
