Care Driver (Facility Users)
けあどらいばー（しせつりようしゃ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles the transportation of elderly or disabled people to day care facilities, etc., supporting safe and comfortable mobility.
Description
Care Driver (Facility Users) handles shuttle services for elderly and disabled people using day care facilities or day services. This includes planning shuttle routes, vehicle inspections, safe driving, as well as assisting with boarding/alighting, operating wheelchair securing devices, managing the vehicle interior environment, etc., to create an environment where users can move with peace of mind. Additionally, collaboration with facility staff and family members, checking users' health conditions, and responding to emergencies require strong interpersonal communication skills. It also includes clerical tasks such as regular vehicle cleaning, maintenance records, and creating operation logs.
Future Outlook
With the progress of aging society, demand for user transport is increasing. Even as autonomous driving technology advances, roles involving boarding/alighting assistance and interpersonal communication remain important, and career opportunities are expected to expand through concurrent welfare jobs or acquiring qualifications.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Caring / Good at Time Management / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Direct to/from Work / Flexitime / Part-time Available / Shift
Career Path
Care Driver → Senior Care Driver → Shuttle Leader → Operations Manager → Facility Welfare Staff
Required Skills
Boarding/Alighting Assistance Techniques / Map Navigation Use / Safe Driving / Simple Inspection and Maintenance / Wheelchair Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Caregiving Knowledge / Communication Skills Training / Emergency Response / Hospitality Manners (Elderly/Disabled対応)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to respond immediately to road conditions or changes in users' health. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking safe driving or inspection points can lead to accidents. |
| Communication Skills | Communication with users and families, providing a sense of reassurance is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly routine tasks, so original idea generation is not essential. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only basic distance calculations and time management are needed; no advanced numerical analysis required. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
- Welfare Vehicle Driving Skills Training
Aliases
- Elderly Shuttle Driver
- Facility Shuttle Driver
- Welfare Shuttle Driver
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