Attendant Nurse (Nurse Dispatch Agency)
つきそいかんごし（かんごしあっせんしょ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Nurses and Associate Nurses
- Minor : Other Nurses and Associate Nurses
Summary
A professional who accompanies patients during hospitalization or at home through a nurse dispatch agency, providing medical care and daily living support.
Description
Attendant nurses register with nurse dispatch agencies to provide temporary and short-term accompaniment for hospitalized patients or nursing care for home patients. They handle vital checks, medication management, wound care, assistance with meals and bathing, emergency responses, etc., contributing to reducing family burdens and ensuring patient safety. The work often involves dispatch or single assignments, including night shifts and weekend duties. Flexible adaptability in various settings and coordination skills as part of a medical team are required.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society and the diversification of nursing needs, demand for attendant nurses is expected to steadily increase in the future.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Compassionate / Flexible and Adaptable / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Dispatch / Night Shift / Part-time / Shift Work / Short-term Single Assignments
Career Path
General Nurse → Charge Nurse → Nursing Director → Nursing Administrator → Clinical Nurse Specialist
Required Skills
Emergency Response / Meal Assistance / Medication Management / Nursing Records / Vital Signs Monitoring / Wound Care
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Dementia Care / First Aid / Infection Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexibility is needed to respond to changes in environment or patient condition. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in medication or vital monitoring are not allowed. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to communicate appropriately with patients, families, and medical staff. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for long hours of standing work and movement. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high resilience is required for emergency responses and long hours. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because care primarily follows standardized procedures, and creativity is not particularly needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Nurse License
Aliases
- Attendant Caregiver
- Escort Nurse
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- Certified Care Worker
- Home Helper
- Licensed Practical Nurse
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