Children's Home Childcare Worker
じどうようごしせつほいくし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : Nursery Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers
- Minor : Nursery Teachers
Summary
A specialist who provides childcare and life support to children unable to live at home in children's homes, promoting emotional stability and independence.
Description
Children's home childcare workers provide daily life support, emotional care, and educational guidance to children who cannot live at home due to various circumstances. In addition to managing meals, bathing, clothing, and other aspects of daily life, they handle rule guidance in group living, learning support, and recreation planning. They also collaborate with child consultation centers, medical institutions, schools, and foster care systems, and prepare records and reports related to facility operations, supporting children's growth and independence in cooperation with multiple professions.
Future Outlook
Despite declining birthrates and social issues, the role of children's homes remains important. While there are concerns about childcare worker shortages, demand for specialized personnel is high, and support is expected to expand in diverse forms such as regional collaboration and home-visit services.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Patient / Sharp Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shifts / Night Duty / Public Enterprise / Shift Work / Social Welfare Corporation
Career Path
Children's Home Childcare Worker (Newcomer) → Lead Childcare Worker → Deputy Facility Director → Facility Director → Child Welfare Officer → Child Development Support Manager
Required Skills
Child Development Understanding / Childcare Plan Creation / Crisis Management / Hygiene Management / Record and Report Preparation
Recommended Skills
Assessment Techniques / Coordination and Collaboration / Family Support / Psychological Care / Recreation Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexibility is needed to handle varying situations and emergencies daily. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to small signs of health changes or behavior is important. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with diverse stakeholders such as children, parents, and staff is essential. |
| Stress Tolerance | The ability to respond calmly even in physically and mentally burdensome situations is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Practical support skills are required more than advanced logical analysis. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical tasks are minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare Worker
- Social Worker
Aliases
- Child Welfare Facility Childcare Worker
- Facility Childcare Worker
Related Jobs
- Child Guidance Worker
- Child Welfare Officer
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Nursery Childcare Worker