Certified Care Worker (Elderly Residential Facilities: Caregiving Duties)
かいごふくしし（こうれいしゃにゅうしょがたしせつ：かいごぎょうむ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Residential Elderly Care Facility Workers
Summary
A professional who provides physical assistance and life support covering all aspects of elderly people's daily lives in elderly residential facilities.
Description
Certified Care Workers (Elderly Residential Facilities: Caregiving Duties) work in residential facilities such as special nursing homes for the elderly and health facilities for the elderly, providing physical assistance, daily living support, planning and conducting recreation, observing and recording health conditions, and responding to emergencies based on individual care plans for each elderly person. They respect the dignity of users and collaborate with medical professionals, life consultants, nutritionists, etc., to provide support for safe and comfortable living environments, and also handle creating care records and providing guidance and education to junior staff. With the progress of population aging, the required expertise and the importance of team care are increasing, necessitating continuous learning and self-improvement.
Future Outlook
With the progress of population aging, demand for caregiving jobs is on an increasing trend, and there is a serious shortage of personnel. While operational efficiency improves through the introduction of ICT and care robots, expectations are rising for personnel with expertise and management skills.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Compassionate / Cooperative / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift System / Full-time Employee / Night Shift / Part-time / Shift Work
Career Path
Care Worker (New Employee) → Care Leader → Care Facility Manager → Life Consultant → Facility Head / Business Manager
Required Skills
Care Plan Implementation / Care Record Creation / Communication Skills (Elderly Care) / Emergency Response / Life Support Skills / Physical Assistance Skills / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Dementia Care / Infection Prevention Measures / Life-Saving Emergency Response / Recreation Planning / Team Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to changes in the user's condition or environment. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To provide safe care without missing the user's physical condition or changes. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with users, families, and other professions is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because prolonged standing work and physical assistance are required continuously. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are many physically and mentally demanding tasks. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to collaborate with multiple professions to provide team-based care. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Care Worker
- Nursing Care Staff Initial Training
- Practical Training Worker
Aliases
- Care Staff
- Care Worker
Related Jobs
- Certified Care Support Specialist
- Day Service Care Worker
- Home Helper
- Life Consultant