Rehabilitation Worker (Disability Facility)
りょういくいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Disability Welfare Facility Care Workers
Summary
A profession that provides rehabilitation support through life assistance and recreation based on individual support plans for users in disability welfare facilities.
Description
Rehabilitation workers provide support tailored to each user's individual characteristics within disability welfare facilities, aiming to improve life skills and social adaptability. Through daily living assistance, health management, planning and implementation of recreation and learning programs, and collaboration with families and other staff, they support users' independence and social participation. In multidisciplinary collaboration, they create and evaluate individual support plans while providing long-term support for users' growth.
Future Outlook
Demand for rehabilitation support personnel is steadily increasing with the aging population and expansion of disability welfare services. Since expertise is required, obtaining qualifications and experience in multidisciplinary collaboration will enhance future market value.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Full-time / Night Shifts Available / Part-time Possible / Shift
Career Path
Rehabilitation Worker → Senior Rehabilitation Worker → Service Management Supervisor → Facility Director → Certified Disability Support Specialist
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Individual Support Plan Development / Physical Caregiving Techniques / Recreation Planning / Vital Signs Monitoring
Recommended Skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / First Aid / Sign Language / Understanding of Disabilities
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in users' conditions or the environment. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To not overlook small signs such as changes in users' physical condition or mood. |
| Communication Skills | Because communication between users, families, and the team is essential. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it is necessary to devise activities tailored to individual interests and abilities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work, transfer assistance, etc. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning skills are essential for formulating and implementing individual support plans. |
| Problem Solving | To flexibly respond to sudden problems or behaviors. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is physically and mentally demanding. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To provide care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There are few opportunities to perform advanced numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Staff Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
- Certified Disability Support Specialist
Aliases
- Disability Support Worker
- Rehabilitation Support Staff
Related Jobs
- Certified Care Worker
- Employment Support Worker
- Life Support Worker