Care Support Specialist
かいごしえんせんもんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Professional Occupations in Welfare and Caregiving
- Minor : Care Managers
Summary
A specialist who assesses the physical and mental conditions and needs of care recipients, creates and adjusts care service utilization plans (care plans), and manages service provision in collaboration with related organizations.
Description
Care Support Specialists (Care Managers) assess the situations and needs of care recipients and their families, create and propose long-term care insurance service utilization plans (care plans). They collaborate with service providers, medical institutions, administrative agencies, etc., regularly monitor services in use, and review plans as necessary. They perform consultation services at home care support offices or community comprehensive care centers, and play a role in coordinating and managing related parties.
Future Outlook
With the progress of aging, demand will remain stable, and roles are expected to diversify with the strengthening of community-based integrated care systems. Utilization of ICT for care plan management and deepening of specialized fields will be required.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Empathetic / Good at Coordination / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Community Comprehensive Care Center / Full-time / Government Agency / Home Care Support / Part-time / Welfare Facility Employment
Career Path
Care Worker → Care Support Specialist (Care Manager) → Senior Care Support Specialist → Service Delivery Supervisor → Consultation Support Specialist → Facility Manager/Executive
Required Skills
Assessment (Needs Assessment) / Care Plan Creation / Coordination with Related Organizations / Long-term Care Insurance System / Record and Report Creation
Recommended Skills
Consultation Assistance Techniques / Dementia Care / Information Collection and Analysis / Welfare Equipment Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and collaboration with users, families, and service providers is important. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning and organizational skills are required in care plan creation and service coordination. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to judge and adjust appropriate solutions when changes in user conditions or issues occur. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because stress tolerance is required in responding to the conditions of users and families. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration with multiple professions is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Support Specialist Certification Exam Pass
- Care Support Specialist Practical Training Completion
Aliases
- Care Manager
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- Certified Care Worker
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