Home Bathing Service Worker
ほうもんにゅうよくさーびすいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Home Care Occupations
- Minor : Home Bathing Assistance Workers
Summary
Home Bathing Service Workers bring portable bathtubs and water heating equipment to clients' homes and perform specialized caregiving tasks from pre- and post-bath preparations, body washing, assistance with dressing/undressing, to cleanup, enabling safe bathing.
Description
Home Bathing Service Workers transport portable bathtubs and water heating equipment to clients' homes using dedicated vehicles, handling a wide range of tasks from bathtub setup, health condition checks, body washing, hair washing, assistance with dressing/undressing, transfer assistance, wiping down, to post-use bathtub cleaning and cleanup. Based on care plans, they implement safety measures tailored to each client's condition and living environment to provide a comfortable bathing setting. They also collaborate with care managers, home-visit caregivers, visiting nurses, and other professionals, while reporting and recording to service supervisors.
Future Outlook
With the progression of aging, demand for in-home caregiving services is increasing, and the need for home bathing services is expected to expand steadily. Further improvements in service quality are anticipated through advancements in welfare equipment and strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Observant / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team player
Work Style
Day shifts / Direct to/from work possible / Shift work / Weekends and holidays
Career Path
Home-visit Caregiver → Service Supervisor → Facility Manager → Care Manager → Community Comprehensive Support Center Staff
Required Skills
Bath Equipment Operation / Bathing Assistance Techniques / Hygiene Management (Infection Prevention) / Recording and Reporting / Transfer Assistance
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Dementia Care / First Aid / Risk Management / Welfare Equipment Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | To collaborate smoothly with clients, families, and care teams. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength is required for transporting portable bathtubs and prolonged standing work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Frequent collaboration with visiting nurses, care managers, and other professionals. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Most tasks involve routine assistance, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis or calculation tasks rarely occur. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Care Worker Practical Training
- Certified Care Worker
Aliases
- Home-visit Bathing Assistants
Related Jobs
- Day Service Caregiver
- Home Helper
- Home-visit Caregiver
- Visiting Nurse