Transport Passenger Car Driver (Elderly Welfare Facility)
そうげいようじょうようじどうしゃうんてんしゅ（ろうじんふくししせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves transporting users of elderly welfare facilities between the facility and their homes or to medical institutions, providing safe driving and assistance with boarding and alighting.
Description
The transport passenger car driver safely and punctually shuttles users of elderly welfare facilities to their homes or medical institutions. In addition to vehicle operation, duties include assistance with boarding and alighting, in-car communication and greetings, simple health checks, vehicle inspections and cleaning, and daily report preparation. Route adjustments based on traffic conditions, emergency response capabilities, and collaboration with care staff and facility personnel are required to perform tasks.
Future Outlook
With the progress of population aging, demand for mobility support is on an increasing trend, and job openings for welfare vehicle drivers are expected to continue steadily. Strengthening collaboration with facilities and advancing multi-skilling.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Calm and Composed / Caring / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shifts Only / Facility-based Work / Part-time Possible / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Driver → Senior Driver → Welfare Vehicle Operations Manager → Facility Operations Manager
Required Skills
Boarding/Alighting Assistance / Emergency Response / Safe Driving / Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
Recommended Skills
AED First Aid / Care Worker Training / Hospitality Skills (Manners) / Navigation Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential for meticulous safety checks and boarding assistance. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with users directly contributes to ensuring safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of driving and boarding assistance. |
| Problem Solving | Quick responses in emergencies and flexible judgment during troubles are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced analysis is hardly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | New idea generation is hardly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical skills are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Car Driver's License
Aliases
- Facility Shuttle Driver
- Welfare Transport Driver
- Welfare Vehicle Driver
Related Jobs
- Bus Driver
- Care Worker
- Medical Institution Shuttle Driver
- Taxi Driver
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