Caregiver (Elderly Day Care Facility)
かいごいん（こうれいしゃつうしょかいごしせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Day Care Elderly Facility Workers
Summary
A profession that provides life support and physical care to users at elderly day care facilities, aiming to enrich daily life and promote independence.
Description
Caregivers at elderly day care facilities handle user transportation, health checks, physical care, life support, recreation planning and operation, functional training assistance, and care record creation and reporting. They implement support based on individual care plans to ensure users can spend their time safely and comfortably, collaborating with families and other professionals to promote independence and improve quality of life.
Future Outlook
Demand continues to increase due to the progression of aging, and there is a need to develop care personnel with enhanced expertise.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Cooperative / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shifts / Part-time Available / Shift Work / Training Program / Two Days Off Per Week
Career Path
Caregiver (Day Service) → Chief Caregiver → Service Provision Manager → Life Consultant → Deputy Facility Director → Facility Director
Required Skills
Care Record Creation / Infection Prevention / Physical Caregiving Skills / Recreation Planning and Operation
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Elderly Care) / Dementia Care / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires meticulous observation for users' health changes and safety management. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for smooth collaboration with users, families, and other professionals. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical caregiving tasks require stamina. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Necessary to cooperate with multiple professions and staff to carry out tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily requires on-site flexible responses rather than complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Relatively little need for specialized idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for advanced numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
- Practical Training
Aliases
- Day Care Staff
- Day Service Caregiver
Related Jobs
- Certified Care Worker
- Life Consultant
- Nursing Assistant
- Visiting Caregiver