Care Assistant (Visiting Care)
かいごじょしゅ（ほうもんかいご）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Home Care Occupations
- Minor : Home Care Workers
Summary
An auxiliary role that visits the homes of the elderly or disabled under the instructions of visiting care workers and supports their daily lives.
Description
Visiting Care Assistants work under the instructions of qualified visiting care workers (home helpers), visiting users' homes to assist with physical care (transfers, bathing assistance, toileting assistance, meal assistance, etc.) and life support (cleaning, cooking, shopping proxy, etc.). They prioritize communication with users to support independence, and also handle reporting to families and record-keeping. While the work requires significant physical stamina, deepening expertise enables career advancement to certified care workers, etc.
Future Outlook
With the progress of population aging, demand for visiting care is on an upward trend. Career advancement from care assistant to home helper or certified care worker is also expected.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Excellent Observation Skills / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Day Shifts Only / Direct to/from Work Allowed / Full-time Employee / Part-time/Arbitrary / Shift Work
Career Path
Visiting Care Worker (Home Helper) → Certified Care Worker → Care Manager → Service Provision Supervisor → Management Position (Facility Manager Candidate)
Required Skills
Care Record Creation / Communication Skills (User Interaction) / Life Assistance / Physical Caregiving Skills
Recommended Skills
Care Staff Training / First Aid / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License / Training Implementation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly adapt to varying environments and needs for each user. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is crucial to detect subtle changes in users' conditions. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with users and families and build trusting relationships. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Many tasks require physical strength, such as transfers and standing support. |
| Stress Tolerance | Calm judgment and response are required during sudden changes or emergencies. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work primarily consists of routine tasks based on instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is not required in the work. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Staff Initial Training
Aliases
- Care Assistant
- Home Helper Assistant
- Visiting Caregiving Support
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Certified Care Worker
- Visiting Care Worker (Home Helper)