Chief Care Manager
しゅにんかいごしえんせんもんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Professional Occupations in Welfare and Caregiving
- Minor : Care Managers
Summary
An advanced qualification above Care Manager, involving not only the creation and management of care plans based on the user's condition and institutional requirements, but also leading staff training and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve service quality.
Description
Chief Care Managers are advanced qualifiers who have gained practical experience as Care Managers and completed the required training. They assess users' physical and mental conditions and living environments through long-term care needs certification surveys and interviews, creating and reviewing optimal care plans. They also coordinate and oversee collaboration with care staff and other professions, performing service monitoring and evaluation. They undertake a wide range of tasks, including staff guidance and training, strengthening ties with community comprehensive support centers, and managing the operation of the long-term care insurance system and related regulations, thereby advancing service quality and efficient operations.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing due to aging population advancement and promotion of community comprehensive care systems. With reforms to the long-term care insurance system and ICT utilization, there is greater need for Chief Care Managers' expertise, coordination skills, and knowledge in prevention and independence support fields.
Personality Traits
Calm decision-making ability / Compassionate / Enthusiastic about interpersonal support / Skilled in coordination / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Community Comprehensive Support Center / Direct commute allowed / Full-time / Home visits / Part-time available
Career Path
Care Worker → Care Support Specialist → Chief Care Support Specialist → Supervisor Care Support Specialist → Community Comprehensive Support Center Manager
Required Skills
Administrative Procedure Knowledge / Care Plan Creation / Consultation Assistance Techniques / Long-term Care Needs Certification Survey / Monitoring Evaluation / Related Organization Coordination
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Care Records System Operation / Leadership / Regulations and Systems Understanding / Training Planning and Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately understand users' conditions and the detailed requirements of the system. |
| Communication Skills | Because frequent adjustments and explanations with users and multiple professions are required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To lead teams and communities and promote service improvements. |
| Planning & Organization | Because care plans are created and managed based on users' needs. |
| Problem Solving | To coordinate and propose optimal care services for diverse challenges. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are many situations involving emotional burdens from users and families. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because of collaboration with multiple professions such as medical, welfare, and administration. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required since existing care plan methods are applied. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly focuses on grasping user information rather than detailed calculations, with little advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Manager (National Qualification)
- Chief Care Manager Training Completion
Aliases
- Care Manager
- Chief Care Man
- Chief Care Manager
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