Nursing Home Care Worker
ろうじんにゅうしょしせつかいごいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Residential Elderly Care Facility Workers
Summary
Nursing home care workers provide comprehensive support for daily living and caregiving services in facilities where the elderly reside, aiming to improve residents' quality of life.
Description
Nursing home care workers provide physical care (assistance with meals, bathing, and toileting), daily living assistance, and plan and implement recreation for elderly residents in facilities such as special nursing homes or nursing care health facilities. They monitor residents' health conditions and daily rhythms, create daily care records, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver care based on care plans, and handle nighttime monitoring and emergency responses. Specialized knowledge in dementia care and rehabilitation support, along with communication skills with residents, is required.
Future Outlook
With the progression of an aging society, demand for facility caregiving is on the rise. Securing caregiving personnel remains a challenge, with potential efficiency gains from the introduction of AI and robotics.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time / Night Shifts / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Certified Care Worker → Care Leader → Service Provision Supervisor → Facility Manager → Certified Care Support Specialist (Care Manager)
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Emergency Response / Physical Caregiving Skills / Record Keeping / Teamwork
Recommended Skills
Dementia Care / Infection Prevention / Recreation Planning / Welfare Equipment Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detecting changes in residents' conditions and accuracy in care records are required. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth information sharing among residents, families, and team members is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because long hours of standing work and physical assistance require physical endurance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because they collaborate with other professions to provide team-based care. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because daily tasks are routine and innovative ideas are not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because specialized mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Staff Initial Training
- Care Worker Practical Training
- Certified Care Worker
Aliases
- Care Staff
- Elderly Home Care Worker
- Facility Care Worker
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Certified Care Worker
- Day Service Care Worker
- Visiting Care Worker