Life Consultant (Special Nursing Home for the Elderly)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist in special nursing homes for the elderly who provides consultation services to residents and their families, formulates and adjusts utilization plans, and coordinates with related organizations.
Description
Life Consultants (Special Nursing Homes for the Elderly) are specialists responsible for receiving consultations from prospective residents and their families, formulating and adjusting utilization plans, and serving as the point of contact for all service provisions. They assess residents' living conditions and requests, support care plan creation, and promote collaboration with organizations inside and outside the facility as well as multidisciplinary teams. Based on laws, regulations, and facility operation policies, they coordinate welfare system utilization, provide information, offer family support, and deliver comprehensive assistance aimed at improving the quality of life for users.
Future Outlook
Demand will remain stable with the progress of aging society. Greater expertise will be required due to the expansion of the community-based integrated care system.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Chief Life Consultant → Service Provision Manager → Facility Care Manager → Facility Director → Welfare Facility Operations Manager
Required Skills
Care Plan Creation / Consultation Skills / Record and Report Writing / Welfare System Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Dementia Care / Family Support / Regional Resource Network Building
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Required to respond to changes in residents' conditions and legal revisions. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for collaboration with residents, families, and other professionals. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for care plan creation and coordination tasks. |
| Problem Solving | To identify solutions to residents' diverse problems. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high mental stress from handling consultations with residents and families. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is conducted through multidisciplinary collaboration. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Statistical analysis is minimal, and numerical processing is limited. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Care Worker
- Certified Social Worker
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