Nursing Home Support Worker
ようごろうじんホームしえんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Residential Elderly Care Facility Workers
Summary
A job that supports all aspects of the daily lives of elderly residents in nursing homes and provides safe and comfortable facility living.
Description
Nursing home support workers provide assistance with meals, bathing, excretion, medication management, hygiene maintenance, and leisure activities for residents requiring support in cognitive and physical functions. They observe daily health conditions, report and respond to abnormalities, and plan seasonal events and recreation to promote physical and mental well-being. Collaborating with multiple professions, they support residents' independence, ensure safety, and strive to create a homely atmosphere.
Future Outlook
With the progression of aging, demand for nursing homes is steadily increasing. Improvements in care quality and strengthened integration with community-based comprehensive care systems are required.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Night Shifts / Paid Leave / Shifts
Career Path
Nursing Home Support Worker → Certified Care Worker Acquisition → Chief Support Worker (Leader Role) → Deputy Facility Director / Facility Director Assistant → Facility Director
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Daily Living Assistance / Physical Care Techniques / Recreation Planning and Operation / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Dementia Care / Hygiene Management and Infection Control / Psychological Support / Welfare Equipment Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible responses are necessary to changes in residents' conditions and emergencies. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with elderly residents, families, and other professions is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Many physically demanding tasks such as bathing assistance and transfers. |
| Stress Tolerance | Many situations involve physical and mental strain, making stress management crucial. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Provide support in cooperation with care staff, nursing staff, doctors, and other professions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Tasks are based on manuals and routines, so there is little specialized analysis required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few complex calculations; mainly basic numerical comprehension. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Staff Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
Aliases
- Nursing Home Care Worker
- Nursing Home Support Worker
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Certified Care Worker
- Home Helper
- Nursing Home Care Staff