Elderly Welfare Facility Guidance Specialist
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist in elderly welfare facilities responsible for planning and implementing guidance and training programs for staff, managing service quality, providing consultation support to users and families, and more.
Description
Elderly Welfare Facility Guidance Specialists provide guidance and training on caregiving techniques and work procedures to staff working in elderly welfare facilities, aiming to improve the quality of facility services. They handle a wide range of tasks, including planning and implementing training programs, evaluating and proposing improvements to on-site operations, providing consultation support to users and families, and coordinating with other professions. Additionally, based on the latest information on the long-term care insurance system and welfare-related laws and regulations, they support safe and high-quality service provision through the development of facility operation standards and manuals, and information provision to staff.
Future Outlook
With the progress of aging, the demand for improving the quality of elderly welfare facilities and developing human resources is increasing, and job openings for guidance specialists with specialized knowledge are expected to steadily increase in the future. Personnel who can utilize new methods such as ICT and online training will be of even higher value.
Personality Traits
Caring / Cooperative / Instructional Ability / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shifts / Facility-based Work / Flexitime System / Full-time Permanent Employee / Partial Remote Work Possible
Career Path
Care Worker → Lifestyle Counselor → Elderly Welfare Facility Guidance Specialist → Facility Director → Welfare Consultant
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Elderly Welfare Knowledge / Long-term Care Insurance System Knowledge / Report Writing / Service Quality Management / Training Program Planning and Operation
Recommended Skills
Care Record System Operation / Data Analysis / Facilitation / Project Management / Team Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with staff, residents, and families is necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactive proposal and execution are required for on-site reforms and training implementation. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for developing training plans and service improvement plans. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly resolve on-site issues and improve quality. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To carry out tasks in collaboration with multiple professions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and meetings, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Care Worker
- Certified Social Worker
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Lifestyle Counselor