Day Service Center Caregiver
デイサービスセンターかいごいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Day Care Elderly Facility Workers
Summary
A job that provides caregiving and daily life support for day-users at elderly day service facilities (day service centers).
Description
Day service center caregivers, at day care facilities for the elderly, provide physical assistance such as bathing, meals, and toileting, assist with recreation and functional training, handle transportation, health checks, and record-keeping. They assess each user's physical and mental condition, provide support based on appropriate care plans, and coordinate with families and other medical and welfare professionals. They plan and implement activities aimed at preventive care and independence support to improve users' QOL.
Future Outlook
Demand is steadily increasing due to the progression of population aging. Due to severe labor shortages, efficiency improvements through caregiving robots and ICT introduction are expected.
Personality Traits
Able to provide bright and courteous service / Compassionate / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Day Shift / Full-time Employee / Part-time Available / Shift
Career Path
Care Worker → Advanced Care Worker → Certified Care Worker → Life Consultant → Manager (Facility Manager)
Required Skills
Caregiving Skills / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License / Recreation Planning and Operation / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Dementia Care / Infection Prevention Measures / Nutritional Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to changes in user conditions or situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes can affect user safety. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with users, families, and other professions is important. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is required for caregiving techniques and dementia care, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is needed for user mobility and assistance. |
| Problem Solving | To respond to sudden issues or health changes. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are physically and mentally demanding situations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Multidisciplinary collaboration and team caregiving are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex numerical analysis in work is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Practical Training Completion
- Caregiver Initial Training Completion
- Certified Care Worker
Aliases
- Day Care Staff
- Day Service Caregiver
Related Jobs
- Certified Care Worker
- Life Consultant
- Short-Stay Caregiver
- Visiting Caregiver