Home Helper
ほーむへるぱー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Home Care Occupations
- Minor : Home Care Workers
Summary
Visits clients' homes to provide physical care such as assistance with meals, bathing, and toileting, as well as life assistance such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping support.
Description
Home helpers are professionals who visit clients' homes to provide physical care and life assistance. Based on the visiting care plan, they perform tasks such as assisting with bathing, toileting, and meals, cleaning, cooking, shopping on behalf, etc., to maintain the living environment. While communicating with clients and their families, they observe health conditions, create care records, collaborate with other professionals, and support physical and mental stability and independence.
Future Outlook
Due to the progress of population aging, demand for visiting care is on an increasing trend, and with the promotion of community-based integrated care systems, the importance of in-home services is growing.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Excellent Observation Skills / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Direct to Site and Home / Dispatched / Full-time / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Home Helper (Visiting Caregiver) → Service Provision Supervisor → Care Manager → Certified Care Worker → Managerial Position (Facility Manager, Area Manager)
Required Skills
Care Record Creation / Communication Skills / Life Assistance / Physical Care
Recommended Skills
Care Prevention / Dementia Care / Medical Care (Tube Feeding, Suctioning) / Welfare Equipment Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to the varying needs and environments of each client. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor mistakes in toileting or medication assistance can have serious consequences. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required to build trusting relationships with clients and families. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength and stamina are required for mobility and bathing assistance. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are many physically and mentally demanding tasks, stress tolerance is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Specialized analytical and logical thinking skills are not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Support primarily follows manuals, with little need for original ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical analysis or quantitative skills are hardly needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Staff Initial Training
- Care Staff Practical Training
- Certified Care Worker
Aliases
- Care Helper
- Care Worker
- Visiting Caregiver
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Certified Care Worker
- Day Service Caregiver
- Visiting Nurse