Care Worker (Dementia Group Home)
かいごいん（にんちしょうぐるーぷほーむ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Other Facility Care Occupations
Summary
A job that provides daily living support, physical care, recreation planning, etc., for elderly people with dementia in dementia group homes.
Description
Care workers (dementia group homes) handle daily life support, physical assistance, housework aid, and planning and implementation of recreation in group homes where elderly people with dementia engage in communal living. Based on care plans tailored to each user's condition, they support basic daily activities such as meals, bathing, and excretion, and also address BPSD (behavioral and psychological symptoms) and fall prevention. In addition, they collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families, perform recording and reporting, and aim to improve users' quality of life. Communication skills, teamwork, and specialized dementia care techniques are required.
Future Outlook
Stable demand due to the super-aging society. Expertise in dementia care is increasing, and the introduction of technologies such as digital records and remote monitoring is progressing.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Flexible / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Night Shift / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Care Worker → Care Leader → Service Coordinator → Group Home Manager → Certified Care Worker
Required Skills
Care Record Creation / Communication Skills / Fall Prevention / Physical Care Techniques / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
BPSD Response / CPR Response / Dementia Care / Leadership / Recreation Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to quickly respond to changes in users' conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To not miss subtle changes in users' physical conditions. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for collaboration with people with dementia, their families, and multidisciplinary teams. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and frequent physical assistance. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for care planning and schedule adjustments. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for responding to behavioral and psychological symptoms. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to physically and mentally demanding situations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because care is provided in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little daily mathematical analysis work. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
Aliases
- Dementia Group Home Care Worker
- Group Home Care Staff
Related Jobs
- Certified Care Worker
- Day Service Care Staff
- Group Home Manager
- Home Helper