Care Driver (Care Taxi)
けあどらいばー（かいごたくしー）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that helps users such as the elderly or disabled board welfare vehicles and provides safe, comfortable escort and mobility support to their destinations.
Description
Care Driver (Care Taxi) is a specialist profession that escorts users with physical limitations, such as the elderly or disabled, using welfare vehicles to support safe mobility. They secure wheelchairs, provide assistance during boarding and alighting, perform body position changes, adjust escort routes and schedules, and deliver meticulous services tailored to each user's physical condition and needs. They also handle coordination with families, care managers, and medical institutions, vehicle inspections and maintenance, creation of duty logs, emergency first-aid responses, and a wide range of other tasks.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society with fewer children, demand for escort services for the elderly and disabled is on the rise. Their role is expanding as a core component of community comprehensive care, with expectations for new service developments adapting to advancements in autonomous driving technology and welfare DX.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Attentive / Compassionate / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Freelance Contract Work / Full-time Employee / Part-time
Career Path
Junior Care Driver → Senior Care Driver → Operation Manager → Service Management Supervisor → Care Facility Manager
Required Skills
Basic Caregiving Knowledge / Boarding/Alighting Assistance / Emergency Response / Safe Driving / Welfare Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Operation Management / Communication Skills / Elderly Care Knowledge / First Aid
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to sudden road conditions or changes in users' physical conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to details such as wheelchair securing and safety checks is essential. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with users, families, and care managers is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because a certain level of physical strength and stamina is needed for assistance and handling wheelchairs. |
| Planning & Organization | Because efficient and safe route planning and time management are required. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick responses to changes in user conditions or traffic situations are necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because calm responses are needed during traffic issues or sudden changes in users. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative ideas are not particularly required in the job. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because specialized numerical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Class 2 Ordinary Vehicle Driver's License
- Welfare Vehicle Driver Training
Aliases
- Care Taxi Driver
- Care Transport Driver
- Welfare Vehicle Driver
Related Jobs
- Taxi Driver
- Visiting Care Worker
- Welfare Vehicle Driver