Life Support Worker (Disability Group Home: Engaged in Caregiving Duties)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Disability Welfare Facility Care Workers
Summary
A job in disability group homes that supports users' daily lives, including meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, etc., and assists with independent living.
Description
Life support workers, in disability group homes, aim to support residents' independence by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL), life training, housekeeping support, and planning and implementing leisure activities. Specifically, they handle a wide range of tasks including support for meals, bathing, toileting, and mobility; housekeeping support such as putting on/taking off clothes, cleaning, and cooking; users' health monitoring and medication management; individualized support based on support plans; record-keeping and reporting; collaboration with related organizations; and emergency responses. Flexible responses tailored to residents' needs and information sharing within the team are required.
Future Outlook
The importance of community life support for people with disabilities is increasing, and demand will continue steadily. Due to ongoing labor shortages, there is a need for ICT introduction and development of highly specialized personnel.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Cooperative / Excellent Observation Skills / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Facility Work / Full-time Employee / Night Shift / Part-time and Casual OK / Shift Work
Career Path
Life Support Worker → Chief Life Support Worker → Service Management Supervisor → Facility Director → Care Support Specialist (Care Manager)
Required Skills
Emergency Response / Housekeeping Skills / Life Support Plan Creation / Physical Caregiving Skills / Record-keeping and Reporting
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Active Listening) / Dementia Care / First Aid / Standard Driver's License / Utilization of Community Resources
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to users' situations and sudden events. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention is required to not miss small changes in health status. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately understand users' conditions and requests and respond appropriately. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for long hours of standing work and mobility assistance. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because mental and physical stress is high, self-management is necessary. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is provided in collaboration with other staff and related organizations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little advanced mathematical analysis or statistical processing. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Staff Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
- Practical Training
Aliases
- Disability Group Home Care Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Group Home Support Staff
Related Jobs
- Certified Care Worker
- Disability Support Specialist
- Home Helper
- Service Management Supervisor