Geriatric Health Service Facility Caregiver
かいごろうじんほけんしせつかいごいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Residential Elderly Care Facility Workers
Summary
A job at a geriatric health service facility that supports residents' return home by providing physical assistance, daily living support, assistance with functional training, recreation operations, etc.
Description
Geriatric health service facility caregivers work with nurses and physical therapists to support daily living and assist with functional training for elderly individuals certified as requiring care, helping them return home. Main duties include meal assistance, bathing assistance, toileting assistance, mobility and walking assistance, planning and operating recreation, measuring vital signs, observing and recording residents' conditions, etc. They respond to changes in physical and mental conditions through communication with residents and families, and create a secure living environment.
Future Outlook
Stable demand will continue due to the aging population, with labor shortages becoming more severe. While business efficiency improves with caregiving robots and ICT introduction, the importance of human-centered care attuned to residents' physical and mental needs will increase.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Excellent Observation Skills / Good Team Player / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract / Full-time / Night Shifts / Part-time / Shift Work
Career Path
Care Worker → Advanced Care Worker/Leader → Service Provision Supervisor → Certified Care Worker → Certified Care Support Specialist (Care Manager) → Facility Director/Manager
Required Skills
Bathing Assistance / Care Record Creation / Communication Skills / Environmental Maintenance / Meal Assistance / Toileting Assistance / Vital Signs Measurement / Walking Assistance
Recommended Skills
Care Plan Creation / Dementia Care / Hygiene Management (Infection Prevention) / Recreation Planning and Operations / Rehabilitation Assistance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for smooth collaboration with residents, families, and other professionals. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength for long hours of standing work and physical assistance. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to physical and mental burdens on residents and emergency responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because care is provided through collaboration in a multidisciplinary team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the work focuses more on procedural tasks than complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative tasks are limited, with much routine work. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical processing is not highly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
- Practical Training
Aliases
- Care Staff
- Care Worker
- Geriatric Health Facility Caregiver
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- Certified Care Worker
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