Care Taxi Crew Member (Trainee)
かいごタクシーじょうむいん（ようせいせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Trainees who drive welfare vehicles to provide safe and comfortable transportation, pick-up/drop-off, and assistance for elderly or disabled individuals.
Description
Care Taxi Crew Member (Trainee) supports the in-home lives of elderly and disabled individuals by learning welfare vehicle driving techniques and assistance methods, while undergoing practical training in handling wheelchairs and stretchers, safe driving, and boarding/alighting assistance. During the training course, they acquire support for actual operations and case-specific responses, and upon completion, they take on full responsibilities as qualified care taxi crew members handling all pick-up/drop-off operations.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, demand for mobility support services is increasing. As part of community-based integrated care, the role of care taxi crew members is becoming more important, and employment opportunities for training participants are expanding.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Compassionate / Excellent Communication Skills / Excellent Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shifts / Part-time Available / Part-time OK / Self-employment Possible / Shift Work
Career Path
Care Taxi Crew Member → Welfare Taxi Driver → Delivery Manager → Business Manager → Independent Operation
Required Skills
Nursing Care Techniques / Welfare Vehicle Driving / Wheelchair and Stretcher Handling
Recommended Skills
Care Worker Training / Customer Service Manners / Dementia Care / Disaster Prevention and Safety Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible responses to users' physical conditions and needs are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because safe and accurate boarding/alighting assistance and vehicle operation are required. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with users, their families, and medical/welfare professionals is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to acquire nursing care techniques, vehicle driving skills, laws/regulations, and safety knowledge. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is physical strain from boarding/alighting assistance and securing wheelchairs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because tasks follow standardized procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Required for fare calculations and route time management, but advanced calculations are not needed. |
Related Qualifications
- 普通自動車第二種免許
Aliases
- Care Taxi Driver
- Welfare Taxi Crew Member
Related Jobs
- Care Worker
- General Taxi Driver
- Welfare Taxi Crew Member