Home Care Worker
ざいたくケアワーカー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Home Care Occupations
- Minor : Home Care Workers
Summary
A job aimed at supporting the independence of elderly or disabled individuals living at home through physical care and life assistance. Supports users' safety and QOL improvement through visiting care.
Description
Home Care Workers (Home Helpers) visit the homes of elderly or disabled individuals to provide physical care such as assistance with bathing, toileting, and meals, as well as life assistance such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry. They implement care plans according to the user's health condition and requests, collaborating with family and care managers to support safe and comfortable home living. They also handle observation during emergencies, accompaniment to medical visits, consultations, and contribute to users' independence support and QOL improvement.
Future Outlook
Due to the progress of population aging, demand for home caregiving is on an increasing trend. Personnel shortages are a challenge, and utilization of ICT and strengthening of multi-professional collaboration will be key in the future.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Excellent Observation Skills / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shifts / Direct to/from Work / Part-time Possible / Shift Work
Career Path
Home Helper (Initial Training Completed) → Home Helper (Practical Training Completed) → Service Provision Supervisor → Care Manager → Nursing Home Manager
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Emergency Response / Life Assistance Techniques / Physical Care Techniques / Record and Report Ability
Recommended Skills
Care Record System Operation / Dementia Care / Nutrition Management / Rehabilitation Assistance Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes can lead to serious accidents. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of communication with clients and families. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for transfers and long hours of standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because response to changes in users and emergencies is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many prescribed care procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for prescriptions and records, but advanced analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Worker Initial Training
- Certified Care Worker
- Practical Training
Aliases
- Home Care Worker
- Home Helper
- Visiting Caregiver
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Facility Care Staff
- Visiting Nurse
- Welfare Equipment Consultant