Assistant (Home-visit Bathing)
かいじょいん（ほうもんにゅうよく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Home Care Occupations
- Minor : Home Bathing Assistance Workers
Summary
Home-visit Bathing Assistants visit clients' homes and use specialized bathtubs to perform caregiving tasks from bathing preparation to execution and cleanup.
Description
Home-visit Bathing Assistants typically work in teams of three, loading equipment into a dedicated vehicle and visiting clients' homes. They set up the bathtub, prepare the water, provide safe transfer assistance, body washing, hair washing, body wiping, dressing assistance, etc. After bathing, they clean and disinfect the equipment. Through bathing, they maintain clients' cleanliness and skin care, and are required to notice changes in health conditions. They drive the vehicle to the next client's home and complete several visits per day.
Future Outlook
With the progress of population aging, demand for home-visit bathing services is expected to steadily increase. The introduction of caregiving robots and mechanization technology may advance the reduction of physical burdens.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Physically Fit / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Organizational Affiliation / Shift Work
Career Path
Home-visit Bathing Assistant → Service Provision Supervisor → Care Manager → Facility Manager
Required Skills
Bathing Assistance / Body Wiping and Hair Washing Skills / Infection Prevention Measures / Transfer Assistance Skills / Vehicle Driving
Recommended Skills
Care Records Creation / Communication Skills / Dementia Care / Teamwork
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure clients' safety and hygiene |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required to carry and install heavy bathing equipment |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because tasks are performed according to manuals and rules |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little need for calculations or numerical analysis |
Related Qualifications
- Caregiver Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
- Practical Training
Aliases
- Bathing Assistance Staff
- Home-visit Bathing Helper
Related Jobs
- Certified Care Worker
- Day Service Assistant
- Home Helper
- Home-visit Caregiver