Visiting Bathing Assistant
ほうもんにゅうよくかいじょいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Home Care Occupations
- Minor : Home Bathing Assistance Workers
Summary
A profession that visits clients' homes to provide assistance with bathing in bathtubs, transfer assistance, etc., supporting hygiene maintenance. Uses dedicated bathtubs and provides services in teams of two.
Description
Visiting Bathing Assistants use dedicated bathtubs loaded on visiting bath vehicles to visit clients' homes, providing a series of bathing care services including preparation for bathing, transfer assistance, body position adjustment in the bathtub, shampooing and body washing, post-bath wiping and dressing. They work efficiently and safely in pairs, paying attention not only to clients' hygiene maintenance but also to observing skin conditions and identifying near-miss incidents.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, demand for in-home caregiving services is increasing. Amid ongoing labor shortages, efficiency improvements through the introduction of ICT and caregiving robots are likely.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Visiting Bathing Leader → Certified Care Worker → Care Manager → Service Manager → Facility Director
Required Skills
Bathing Assistance / Oral Care / Recording and Reporting / Transfer Assistance Skills / Wheelchair Operation
Recommended Skills
Body Position Change / Communication Skills / Dementia Care / Infection Prevention Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to support safe and hygienic bathing. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with clients, families, and the team is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and transfer assistance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Work in pairs, and collaboration with other professions is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Assistance content is standardized, with few opportunities to demonstrate creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is almost no calculation work. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Care Worker Practical Training
- Certified Care Worker
Aliases
- Visiting Bathing Staff
Related Jobs
- Certified Care Worker
- Day Service Caregiver
- Service Manager
- Visiting Caregiver