Nursing Assistant
かんごしほじょいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Nursing Assistants
Summary
A profession that assists with patient personal care and ward operations under the instructions of nurses.
Description
Nursing assistants follow nurses' instructions to handle patients' personal care and assist with ward operations. Specifically, they provide assistance with meals and toileting, bed-making, transfer support, vital signs measurement, supplies management and environmental maintenance, hygiene maintenance, etc., supporting a comfortable healing environment for patients. As members of the medical team, they communicate with patients while providing safe and courteous care.
Future Outlook
With the progression of super-aging society, demand is on an increasing trend. Amid serious labor shortages, there is a need for enhanced education and training for collaboration with specialists and operational efficiency improvement.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Cooperative / Polite and Cautious / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Clinic Employment / Hospital Employment / Part-time / Shift Work / Welfare Facility Employment
Career Path
Nursing Assistant → Licensed Practical Nurse Acquisition → Registered Nurse → Ward Leader
Required Skills
Bed Making / Daily Living Assistance / Medical Equipment Cleaning / Patient Transfer Assistance / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Basic Infection Prevention Knowledge / Care Worker Training / Communication Skills / Electronic Medical Records Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Required to flexibly respond to sudden task changes or diverse patient care. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Need to notice subtle changes in patient's condition or cleanliness. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with patients and medical staff. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength for long hours of standing work and patient mobility assistance. |
| Stress Tolerance | To handle high mental burden situations such as sudden patient changes or severe cases. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate and support as a member of the medical team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because tasks are performed based on procedures. |
Aliases
- Nurse Assistant
- Nursing Assistant
Related Jobs
- Care Worker
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medical Clerk
- Nurse