Nursing Support Worker
かんごぎょうむほじょしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Nursing Assistants
Summary
A job that supports nursing tasks by providing assistance with patients' daily needs and environment maintenance under the instructions of doctors or nurses.
Description
Nursing support workers perform a wide range of tasks under the instructions of doctors and nurses, including assistance with patients' daily needs, environment maintenance, bed making, cleaning, equipment preparation, vital signs measurement, and admission/discharge support. They do not perform direct medical procedures but contribute to reducing the workload of medical staff and improving patients' quality of life by maintaining a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain stable due to aging population and increasing medical needs, and it will continue to play an important role in reducing nurses' workload.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Good Team Player / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Clinic Employment / Hospital Employment / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Nursing Assistant → Certified Care Worker → Licensed Practical Nurse → Registered Nurse
Required Skills
Basic Caregiving Techniques / Cleaning / Communication Skills / Infection Prevention Measures / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Dementia Care / Basic Medical Terminology / Emergency Response / Palliative Care Knowledge / Teamwork
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible responses to situations are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small oversights can affect patient safety. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with patients and medical staff. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for long hours of standing work and patient transfer assistance. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because calm handling is necessary during emergencies or sudden patient changes. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is performed in cooperation with nurses and the medical team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows established procedures and manuals. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities for complex numerical processing. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Medical Care Instructor Training Completion
Aliases
- Nurse Assistant
- Nursing Assistant
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