Care Worker (Medical Facilities, Elderly Welfare Facilities)
けあわーかー（いりょうしせつ、ろうじんふくししせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Residential Elderly Care Facility Workers
Summary
A profession that supports the daily lives of elderly or disabled service users in medical facilities or elderly welfare facilities, aiming to promote independence and improve quality of life (QOL).
Description
Care Workers (Medical Facilities, Elderly Welfare Facilities) support the safety and security of service users mainly through daily living assistance and physical care, and promote recreation and social participation. Specifically, they provide physical care such as meal assistance, bathing assistance, toileting assistance, and transfer assistance; daily living assistance such as room maintenance and cleaning; health condition observation, vital sign checks, care record creation, and collaboration with nurses and doctors. They understand individualized support plans based on each service user's needs and provide care through teamwork.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of super-aged society, demand for facility caregiving is on the rise. Amid ongoing labor shortages, there is a need for efficiency improvements in operations using care robots and ICT. The market value of qualified professionals is also high.
Personality Traits
Bright and Positive / Compassionate / Cooperative / Highly Observant / Patient
Work Style
Full-time / Night Shift / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Care Worker Initial Training Completer → Practical Training Completer → Certified Care Worker → Care Leader (Chief/Sub-leader) → Facility Director/Manager
Required Skills
Care Record Creation / Communication Skills / Emergency Response / Physical Assistance Skills / Vital Signs Measurement / Welfare Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Care Prevention Programs / Communication Skills (Team) / Dementia Care / Infection Prevention Measures / Recreation Planning and Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with service users and team members is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and transfer assistance, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because there is little complex data analysis in daily routines. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little numerical processing. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
- Practical Training
Aliases
- Caregiver
- Caregiving Staff
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Certified Care Worker
- Home Helper