Facility Manager (Nursing Facility)
しせつかんりしゃ（かいごしせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who oversees the operation and management of nursing facilities, including staff, budget, and safety management, to provide high-quality care to users.
Description
The Facility Manager (Nursing Facility) serves as the operations manager for nursing facilities for the elderly and disabled, taking overall responsibility for facility management and operations. This includes staff recruitment, training, and assignment; budget and financial management; legal compliance; safety and health management; and responding to users and their families. They also handle care plan development, record-keeping, and collaboration with external organizations. To maintain and improve facility quality, they engage in risk management and business process improvements.
Future Outlook
With the progression of aging society, demand for nursing facilities is increasing. Improvements in operational efficiency through ICT adoption and measures against labor shortages are expected.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Compassionate / Excellent communication skills / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Night shifts / Partial remote work possible / Shift
Career Path
Care Worker → Deputy Facility Director → Facility Director → Area Manager → Business Division Manager
Required Skills
Communication Skills (User Support) / Financial Budget Management / Legal Compliance / Risk Management / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Care Plan Development / ICT Utilization / Negotiation and Coordination Skills / Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required for safety, health, and legal compliance. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth dialogue and coordination with users, families, and staff are essential. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is required to lead the organization in solving problems and implementing improvements. |
| Planning & Organization | Staffing arrangements, budget management, and business planning are core duties. |
| Stress Tolerance | Calm handling of high-stress situations such as emergencies and complaints is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily focused on management and operations, with little need for creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Care Manager
- Certified Care Worker
- Certified Social Worker
Aliases
- Care Home Operations Manager
- Facility Director
- Nursing Facility Manager
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