Elderly Day-Care Worker
こうれいしゃつうしょがたしせつかいごいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Day Care Elderly Facility Workers
Summary
Elderly day-care workers provide daily living support such as meals, bathing, and toileting, as well as recreation and functional training for elderly people at day-care facilities like day services, to improve users' quality of life.
Description
Elderly day-care workers handle care for day users at day-care (day service) facilities. They primarily perform physical assistance such as meals, bathing, and toileting, transfers, and transportation tasks, in addition to assisting with recreation, exercises, and functional training. They also provide support in collaboration with the assigned care manager, nursing staff, physical therapists, and others, based on care plans tailored to each user's physical and mental condition and preferences. Through communication with users and their families, they provide a sense of reassurance and support the creation of safe and comfortable environments.
Future Outlook
Due to the progressing aging society with low birth rates, demand for day-care services is on an increasing trend, and stable employment is expected. With the diversification of dementia care and functional training, enhancements in expertise and team care capabilities are required.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Compassionate / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Day Shifts Only / Full-time / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Completion of Care Staff Initial Training → Completion of Care Worker Practical Training → Service Provision Supervisor → Facility Care Manager → Facility Director
Required Skills
Bathing Assistance / Communication Skills / Dementia Care / Meal Assistance / Oral Care / Toileting Assistance / Transfer Assistance
Recommended Skills
Collaboration Skills (Nursing Staff) / Functional Training Assistance / Recreation Planning and Management / Transportation Driving
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with users, families, and other staff is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for physical assistance and transportation, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Staff Initial Training
- Care Worker Practical Training
- Certified Care Worker
Aliases
- Day Service Care Worker
- Day-Care Care Worker
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Facility Care Worker
- Service Provision Supervisor
- Visiting Care Worker