Life Consultant (Elderly Day Service Center)
せいかつそうだんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession at elderly day service centers that provides consultation assistance to elderly users and their families, handling assessments, support for care plan creation, service coordination, and collaboration with related organizations.
Description
Life consultants at elderly day service centers handle consultations for users and their families, conducting initial interviews at the start of use, assessments of care needs and living conditions, support for creating individual service plans, coordination with staff and related organizations, and providing information and advice to families. They also record and monitor service usage, and implement reviews and improvement proposals for service content. They play a central role in grasping users' needs and supporting the provision of high-quality welfare services.
Future Outlook
With the progression of an aging society, day service users are on an increasing trend, and demand for life consultants is expected to expand steadily. The promotion of community comprehensive care will advance multi-professional collaboration and ICT implementation, requiring deepened expertise and improved operational efficiency.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Good at coordination / Good listener / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Life Consultant → Chief Consultant → Life Consultation Supervisor → Managerial Position (Administrative Director, etc.) → Facility Director/Center Director
Required Skills
Assessment Techniques / Case Record Management / Consultation Assistance Techniques / Related Organization Coordination / Service Planning
Recommended Skills
Active Listening Skills / Dementia Care / Documentation / Family Support Techniques / Regional Welfare Resources
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | High interpersonal communication skills are necessary for coordination between users, families, and staff. |
| Planning & Organization | The ability to accurately manage diverse service coordination and scheduling is required. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify users' challenges and derive appropriate support measures is necessary. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because they collaborate with care staff, medical institutions, and others to provide team-based services. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical analysis is not required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily involves clerical tasks and interviews, with minimal heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Care Manager (Care Manager)
- Certified Care Worker
- Certified Psychiatric Social Worker
- Certified Social Worker
Aliases
- Day Service Consultant
- Day Service Life Consultant
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Certified Care Worker
- Certified Social Worker