Home Care Service Worker
ほうもんかいごさーびすいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Home Care Occupations
- Minor : Home Care Workers
Summary
A profession that visits the homes of elderly or disabled individuals to provide physical care and daily living assistance, promoting independence.
Description
Home Care Service Workers regularly visit the homes of elderly or disabled individuals based on the long-term care insurance system, providing physical care (assistance with meals, toileting, bathing, transfers, mobility, etc.) and daily living assistance (cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping assistance, etc.). They observe clients' physical and mental conditions, detect abnormalities early, and provide optimal support while collaborating with care managers and medical institutions. Additionally, through communication with clients and their families, they alleviate daily life anxieties and support independent living. Since visits are to clients' homes, flexible adaptation to individual living environments is required.
Future Outlook
Demand for in-home care is increasing with the aging population. Labor shortages are intensifying, requiring efficiency improvements through ICT utilization and diverse work styles.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Considerate / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day shift / Direct to/from work / Full-time / Part-time available / Shift
Career Path
Home Care Service Worker → Service Provision Supervisor → Care Manager → Certified Care Worker → Facility Manager
Required Skills
Basic Infection Prevention Knowledge / Daily Living Assistance Techniques / Observation Record-Keeping / Physical Care Techniques
Recommended Skills
Care Worker Practical Training / Dementia Care / Emergency Aid / Recreation Planning and Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Required to flexibly respond to different environments and situations in each home. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires meticulous attention to safety and hygiene. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trusting relationships with clients and families. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Many physically demanding tasks such as transfer and bathing assistance. |
| Stress Tolerance | Mental stress arises from sudden changes in clients or interactions with families. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Services provided are based on manuals. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few numerical analysis or calculation tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
Aliases
- Home Helper
- In-Home Care Worker
- Visiting Caregiver
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Certified Care Worker
- Day Service Care Worker
- Visiting Nurse
- Welfare Equipment Consultant