Midwife Assistant
じょさんしじょしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Other Healthcare Assistants
Summary
A profession that performs care for pregnant and postpartum women and newborns, delivery assistance, preparation and management of medical equipment, record creation, etc., under the direction of a midwife.
Description
Midwife assistants follow the instructions of midwives to provide care for pregnant and postpartum women and newborns, assist during deliveries, prepare and disinfect medical equipment and instruments, measure patients' vital signs, enter data into electronic medical records, and coordinate inside and outside the hospital. They also provide information and support to patients and their families to assist in safe and smooth deliveries and postpartum care. Communication skills, attention to detail, and teamwork as part of a medical team are required.
Future Outlook
Although there is an impact from declining birth rates due to low fertility, there is demand to address regional medical disparities and supplement midwife shortages, so the role and demand for midwife assistants is stable or showing a gentle upward trend.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Obstetrics Duty / Rotating Shifts / Shift Work
Career Path
Midwife Assistant → Midwife → Obstetrics Nursing Specialist Nurse → Chief Midwife
Required Skills
Basic Medical Knowledge / Electronic Medical Record Entry / Preparation and Disinfection Management of Medical Equipment / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Basic Life Support / Communication Skills Training / Maternal and Child Health Knowledge / Obstetrics Nursing Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because quick response to sudden changes or emergencies is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because preparation of medical equipment, hygiene management, and accuracy of records are required. |
| Communication Skills | Because the ability to communicate appropriately with patients and medical staff is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is significant physical strain from long hours of standing work and moving equipment. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure the tension during deliveries and stress from emergency responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to collaborate with midwives, nurses, and doctors to carry out tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks following procedures, and accuracy is valued more than creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few tasks involving advanced calculations or quantitative analysis. |
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