Senior Care Manager
しゅにんケアマネジャー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Professional Occupations in Welfare and Caregiving
- Minor : Care Managers
Summary
The Senior Care Manager oversees care management operations as a Care Support Specialist and provides guidance and supervision to workplace Care Managers as a higher-level qualification holder.
Description
The Senior Care Manager is a role taken after gaining practical experience as a Care Support Specialist and completing the municipal Senior Care Manager training. They conduct assessments of users and their families, oversee the creation and monitoring of care plans, and provide guidance and consultation to on-site Care Managers. They also collaborate with service providers, medical institutions, and community comprehensive support centers to handle service coordination, business improvements, and planning and operation of in-house training. This occupation requires overall team management and interprofessional collaboration to maintain and improve the quality of elderly welfare.
Future Outlook
With the progression of an aging society, the importance of home care and community support is increasing, and the demand for Senior Care Managers is expected to rise further. Improvements in management skills, IT literacy, and the use of ICT for business efficiency are required.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Empathetic / Good at coordination / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
On-site Resident / Shift / Team Collaboration / Training Implementation / Visiting Work
Career Path
Care Support Specialist (Care Manager) → Senior Care Manager → Facility Manager (Director/Manager) → Community Comprehensive Support Center Supervisor → Welfare Management Position
Required Skills
Care Assessment / Care Plan Creation / Interprofessional Collaboration / Monitoring / Service Coordination
Recommended Skills
Care Plan Software Operation / Leadership / Quality Management / Team Management / Training Planning and Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To accurately analyze users' situations and develop appropriate care plans. |
| Communication Skills | To collaborate smoothly with users, families, and medical and caregiving professionals. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To lead the Care Manager team and promote on-site improvements. |
| Planning & Organization | To accurately manage multiple care plans and coordination between facilities. |
| Problem Solving | To provide optimal services tailored to users' diverse needs. |
| Stress Tolerance | To handle the heavy responsibilities related to users' and families' physical and mental conditions. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with other professions and provide care as a team. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Support Specialist
- Completion of Senior Care Manager Training
Aliases
- Senior Care Manager
- Senior Care Support Specialist
Related Jobs
- Care Support Specialist (Care Manager)
- Certified Care Worker
- Community Comprehensive Support Center Staff
- Service Provision Supervisor