Home Health Care Assistant
Barrow-In-Furness, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
Company Description MSH Healthcare is a UK-based home care provider dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centered, and compassionate care to people in their own homes. The organization supports individuals who need 24-hour live-in care as well as those who require flexible, occasional assistance tailored to their unique needs. MSH Healthcare focuses on helping people live their lives to the fullest by adapting care to reflect individual preferences and goals. The company is committed to transforming the home care sector and values its team members as essential partners in achieving its mission. Team members can expect a supportive environment that invests in their growth and aims to become the UK’s best care company.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Home Health Care Assistant role based in Barrow-In-Furness. The Home Health Care Assistant will provide person-centered support to individuals in their homes, assisting with activities of daily living such as washing, dressing, grooming, and mobility. Day-to-day responsibilities include delivering high-quality personal care, supporting meal preparation and hydration, monitoring well-being, and promptly reporting any changes in condition to supervisors. The role also involves offering companionship, engaging individuals in meaningful activities, and promoting independence and dignity at all times. The Home Health Care Assistant will follow care plans, maintain accurate documentation, adhere to health and safety and safeguarding standards, and collaborate with colleagues, families, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Home Health Care Assistant role based in Barrow-In-Furness. The Home Health Care Assistant will provide person-centered support to individuals in their homes, assisting with activities of daily living such as washing, dressing, grooming, and mobility. Day-to-day responsibilities include delivering high-quality personal care, supporting meal preparation and hydration, monitoring well-being, and promptly reporting any changes in condition to supervisors. The role also involves offering companionship, engaging individuals in meaningful activities, and promoting independence and dignity at all times. The Home Health Care Assistant will follow care plans, maintain accurate documentation, adhere to health and safety and safeguarding standards, and collaborate with colleagues, families, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Home Care and Patient Care, with a focus on person-centered and compassionate support.
- Experience assisting with Activities of Daily Living (e.g., mobility, eating, toileting) to promote comfort, safety, and independence.
- Competence in delivering respectful Personal Care, including hygiene, dressing, and grooming, in line with individual care plans.
- Effective Communication skills, including active listening, clear verbal and written communication, and the ability to build trust with individuals and families.
- Previous experience in home care, healthcare, or social care is preferred; care-related training or qualifications (e.g., NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent) are an advantage.
- Ability to work reliably on a full-time schedule, including potential evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Strong professionalism, reliability, and empathy, with a commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and high standards of care.
- Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to undergo background checks and required training.
