Ward Helper (Caregiving)
びょうとうへるぱー（かいご）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Facility Care Occupations
- Minor : Other Facility Care Occupations
Summary
A job that provides daily life support and personal care for patients under the instructions of nurses in hospital wards.
Description
Ward Helpers (Caregiving) assist in maintaining and improving the quality of life for inpatients as a support role for nurses by providing daily living aid. Specifically, main duties include patient bed transfers and walking assistance, assistance with meals, toileting, and bathing, sheet changes and wiping, vital signs measurement, and infection prevention measures. Through communication with patients, they assess physical conditions and needs, and report and collaborate with nurses. As members of the healthcare team, they work with multiple professions to contribute to safe and reassuring care provision.
Future Outlook
With the progress of population aging, caregiving needs in hospitals are increasing, and demand for ward helpers remains stable. Role expansion is expected due to strengthened collaboration between medical and caregiving services.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Cooperative / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Ward Helper (Caregiving) → Nursing Assistant Leader → Certified Care Worker → Care Manager
Required Skills
Infection Control / Meal Assistance / Toileting Assistance / Transfer Assistance Skills / Vital Signs Measurement / Wiping and Bed Making
Recommended Skills
Care Worker Practical Training / Communication Skills / Dementia Care / Medical Care Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for smooth collaboration and building trust with patients and nurses. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for patient transfers and prolonged standing work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration with nurses and other professions is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced logical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because care following procedures is the focus rather than creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because basic measurements are the focus rather than advanced numerical analysis. |
| Planning & Organization | Because daily task execution is primary rather than detailed planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Medical Care Instructor Training Completion
Aliases
- Nurse Assistant
- Nursing Assistant
Related Jobs
- Certified Care Worker
- Home Helper
- Nursing Assistant