Care Worker (Geriatric Health Service Facility)
かいごいん（かいごろうじんほけんしせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Residential Elderly Care Facility Workers
Summary
A job that provides daily life support, physical care, rehabilitation assistance, etc., for elderly individuals requiring care in geriatric health service facilities.
Description
Targets elderly requiring care admitted to geriatric health service facilities, providing daily life support and physical care. Specifically, responsible for assistance with meals, bathing, toileting, etc., support for functional recovery training, and conducting recreation. Collaborates with multiple professions such as nurses, rehabilitation staff, and life counselors to observe and record users' health conditions and living situations, providing care based on the care plan. Also includes explaining situations to families, handling consultations, and creating caregiving records.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing with the progress of population aging. Due to the shortage of caregiving personnel, support for qualification acquisition and treatment improvements are being advanced.
Personality Traits
Bright and Positive / Compassionate / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift Only / Full-time / Night Shift / Part-time / Shift Work
Career Path
Care Worker (Geriatric Health Service Facility) → Chief Care Worker → Life Counselor → Facility Care Manager → Facility Director
Required Skills
Basic Caregiving Skills / Communication Skills / Record Keeping and Reporting / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Dementia Care / Infection Prevention Measures / Recreation Planning / Rehabilitation Assistance Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to shift changes and sudden changes in users' conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To not miss changes in users' conditions or risks. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with users, families, and medical staff is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for transfer assistance and long hours of standing work. |
| Problem Solving | To respond quickly to unexpected changes in physical conditions or problems. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure physical burdens and sudden changes in users. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To provide care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Staff Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
- Practical Training
Aliases
- Care Staff
- Care Worker
- Caregiving Staff
- Geriatric Health Facility Care Worker
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Certified Care Worker
- Home Helper
- Life Counselor