Long-term Care Insurance Certification Investigator
かいごほけんにんていちょうさいいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional affiliated with local governments or designated corporations who conducts home visits to assess the physical and mental functions and living conditions of the elderly for long-term care certification, and creates and provides materials to the certification review board.
Description
Long-term Care Insurance Certification Investigators, serving as staff of local governments or designated corporations, visit the homes of the elderly to conduct interviews and observations regarding physical and mental functions, living environments, family support situations, etc., and collect and record information necessary for long-term care and support needs certification based on the certification survey form. The collected data is submitted to the certification review board and serves as materials for determining the long-term care level. Knowledge of public systems and care prevention, along with communication skills, is required, and recording and reporting using ICT tools are advancing.
Future Outlook
With the progression of aging, the number of long-term care certified individuals is on an increasing trend, and the demand for certification investigators is expected to remain stable. Efficiency improvements in operations are anticipated through the introduction of ICT tools.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Good Listener / Honest / Sharp Observer / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time/Part-time / Home Visits / Local Government Employment / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Certification Investigator (Junior) → Certification Investigator (Senior) → Chief Investigator → Care Manager → Welfare Service Management
Required Skills
Filling Out Certification Survey Forms / Interviewing / Knowledge of Public Systems / Observation Skills / Visit Planning
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Dementia Care / Elderly Care Knowledge / IT Literacy / Stress Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because meticulous observation and accurate recording are required. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to elicit accurate information from users and their families. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is mainly based on existing survey forms. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical analysis is minimal, and quantitative evaluation is limited to basic levels. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Support Specialist (Care Manager)
- Certified Care Worker
- Licensed Social Worker
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Registered Nurse
Aliases
- Certification Investigator
- Long-term Care Needs Certification Investigator
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- Care Manager
- Certified Care Worker
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