Care Taxi Driver
かいごタクシーうんてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialized profession that safely and comfortably transports users requiring care, such as the elderly or disabled, using welfare vehicles, while also providing boarding and alighting assistance and managing the in-vehicle environment.
Description
Care taxi drivers operate welfare vehicles to deliver safe and reliable transportation services to users needing mobility support, such as the elderly, disabled individuals, or those with unstable conditions post-illness. They offer assistance tailored to the user's physical condition, including eliminating boarding steps, securing wheelchairs, and stretcher handling, while reducing anxiety through communication. They also handle vehicle inspections and cleaning, route selection, emergency responses, and more, requiring both caregiving knowledge and driving skills.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, demand for care taxis is on the rise. Labor shortages are particularly severe in rural areas, and service diversification, such as the introduction of ICT and autonomous driving technology, is expected to advance in the future.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Calm / Compassionate / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shifts Only / Full-time Employee / Part-time/Alba / Shift Work / Two Days Off Per Week
Career Path
Care Taxi Driver (Junior) → Care Taxi Driver (Senior) → Operations Manager → Business Manager → Franchise Owner
Required Skills
Boarding/Alighting Assistance Techniques / Emergency Response / Hospitality Manners / Safe Driving Knowledge / Welfare Vehicle Driving
Recommended Skills
Caregiving Techniques (Transfer/Mobility Assistance) / Communication Skills (Elderly Care) / First Aid / Operations Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changes such as user conditions and road situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential for safety measures such as wheelchair securing and step handling. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with users, families, and medical/care staff is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Certain physical strength and endurance are required for boarding/alighting assistance and vehicle cleaning. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Tasks are standardized, and high-level creativity is not often required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is calculation of distance and time, but advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License (Class 1)
- Welfare Paid Transportation Crew Training
Aliases
- Care Taxi Driver
- Welfare Taxi Driver
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