Childcare Worker (Infant Home)
ほいくし（にゅうじいん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : Nursery Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers
- Minor : Nursery Teachers
Summary
Specialist who provides nursing care and childcare for 0-2 year old infants in infant homes. Supports all aspects of daily life such as meals, sleep, and excretion according to the child's developmental stage to promote healthy growth. Collaborates with child consultation centers and others to provide a family-like environment.
Description
Childcare Worker (Infant Home) is a specialist who, in infant homes under the Child Welfare Act, provides daily life support and developmental promotion for 0-2 year old infants requiring nursing care. While performing nutrition management, hygiene management, sleep and excretion assistance, supports attachment formation to stabilize emotions. Also, creates individual childcare plans through developmental observation and recording, and collaborates with child consultation centers, guardians, and local related organizations to pursue the child's best interests.
Future Outlook
Amid declining birthrates and changes in child welfare needs, the role of infant homes is increasing in importance, and hiring demand for childcare workers is expected to remain at a high level.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Cooperative / Excellent observational skills / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Maternity and Childcare Leave Available / Night Shifts / Overtime
Career Path
Infant Home Childcare Worker → Chief → Facility Director → Child Welfare Facility Childcare Worker → Child-Rearing Support Worker → Child Welfare Related Administrative Staff
Required Skills
Developmental Observation and Recording / First Aid / Hygiene Management / Infant Care Techniques
Recommended Skills
Child and Family Support / Medical Care Response / Parent Support / Reading Aloud
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to unpredictable situations and emergencies. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for infant safety management and health observation. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for close collaboration with infants, guardians, and other professions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There are many physically demanding situations such as holding and carrying. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is required due to the responsibility involving infants' lives. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is indispensable. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because everyday observation is valued more than advanced analytical skills. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical processing is not particularly necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare Worker
Aliases
- Infant Childcare Worker
- Infant Home Childcare Worker
Related Jobs
- After-School Childcare Support Worker
- Child Welfare Facility Childcare Worker
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Nursery Childcare Worker