Nurse Aide (Nursing Assistant)
なーすえーど（かんごじょしゅ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Nursing Assistants
Summary
A profession that provides care for patients' daily needs and assists in ward operations under the direction of nurses.
Description
Nurse Aide (Nursing Assistant) collaborates with nurses in hospital or clinic wards to perform support tasks for inpatients' daily care. They handle a wide range of practical duties, including hygiene care such as meals, excretion, and bathing; assistance with movement and transfers; support for vital signs measurement; inventory management and environmental maintenance; and assistance with chart recording. Although they do not perform specialized medical procedures, they play an indispensable role in maintaining a safe and comfortable healing environment for patients. Required skills include communication, teamwork, physical stamina, and observation, with demand increasing due to the aging society.
Future Outlook
Demand is steadily increasing with the progress of the aging society. Amid serious labor shortages, opportunities for career advancement through skill enhancement and qualification acquisition are expected to expand.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Caring / Cooperative / Highly Responsible / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Hospital Employment / Night Shift / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Nurse Aide (Nursing Assistant) → Licensed Practical Nurse → Registered Nurse → Team Leader/Charge Nurse → Medical Staff Training Coordinator
Required Skills
Electronic Chart (Recording Assistance) / Environmental Maintenance / Hygiene Care / Transfer Assistance / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Care Worker Initial Training / Infection Control / Medical Administration
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible responses to changes in patient conditions and ward situations are necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to small changes is necessary in medication assistance and observation. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with patients and nurses is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and patient transfer assistance. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because they may face patient suffering or emergencies and need to withstand psychological stress. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because care is provided in collaboration with nurses and other professions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks, and adherence to procedures is valued more than creativity. |
Aliases
- Nursing Aide
- Nursing Assistant
Related Jobs
- Certified Care Worker
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse