Nursing Auxiliary
かんごほじょしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Nursing Assistants
Summary
Under the instructions of nurses, performs daily life support for patients and environmental maintenance, etc., to support the medical field.
Description
Nursing auxiliaries, in hospitals or care facilities, perform physical assistance such as meal assistance, excretion assistance, transfer assistance, body wiping, bed making, etc., and environmental maintenance under the supervision of nurses. By caring for patients' personal needs, they support patients' comfortable recovery life and enable nurses to focus on specialized nursing tasks. They are also required to notice changes in patients and report them, as well as basic knowledge of infection prevention and hygiene management.
Future Outlook
With the progress of aging society, demand for nursing auxiliaries is increasing. Expansion of work scope and enhancement of specialization are required, and training systems and certification qualifications are being developed.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Cooperative / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Senior Nursing Auxiliary / Leader → Certified Care Worker → Licensed Practical Nurse → Nurse
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Infection Prevention / Communication Skills / Daily Life Assistance Techniques / Hygiene Management / Physical Care Techniques
Recommended Skills
Dementia Care / First Aid (CPR) / Health Observation / Team Healthcare
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible response to changes in patient conditions and on-site situations is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to details such as patient conditions and hygiene maintenance is required. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with patients and the medical team is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and transfer assistance, etc. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are physically and mentally demanding situations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is conducted in collaboration with multiple professions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because tasks are routine-based with few new ideas required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities for advanced numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Care Worker Practical Training
Aliases
- Nurse Aide
- Nursing Assistant
Related Jobs
- Certified Care Worker
- Medical Clerk
- Nurse