Home Bathing Service Worker
ざいたくにゅうよくさーびすいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Home Care Occupations
- Minor : Home Bathing Assistance Workers
Summary
A welfare and caregiving job that visits clients' homes, handling everything from installing mobile bathtubs to bathing assistance, changing clothes, body wiping, and safety management. Responsible for providing safe and comfortable bathing tailored to the client's physical condition.
Description
Home Bathing Service Workers visit clients' homes using vehicles equipped with dedicated mobile bathtubs, responsible for bathtub installation and filling, assisting with client transfers, undressing and dressing, body wiping, and post-bath changing and transfer. The service is provided by a two-person team consisting of a driver and an assistant. The assistant observes the client's physical condition and skin status to provide safe and comfortable bathing opportunities. Emphasis is placed on communication with clients, respecting their dignity while also considering infection prevention and environmental setup.
Future Outlook
With the progression of super-aged society, demand for visiting bathing services to support continued in-home living is expected to increase. Meanwhile, labor shortages are a challenge, and efficiency gains through care robots and ICT are anticipated.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Compassionate / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day shift / Direct to site and direct home / Part-time and freelance OK / Shift work
Career Path
Care Staff (Visiting Bathing Responsible) → Chief (Leader) → Service Management Supervisor → Care Support Specialist (Care Manager) → Facility Management Position
Required Skills
Clothing Removal and Dressing Assistance / Fall Prevention and Safety Assurance / Mobile Bathtub Installation Operation / Wiping and Hair Washing Techniques
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Manners / Dementia Care / First Aid / Hygiene Management (Infection Prevention)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Need to pay attention to details such as water temperature and skin condition to provide safe bathing. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required to build trust with clients and confirm their health conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Significant physical burden from handling bathtubs and client transfers, requiring stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Bathing procedures are standardized, so analytical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows standardized work procedures, so creative thinking is not much required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Limited to temperature and time management; no need for specialized numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Staff Initial Training Completion
- Certified Care Worker
- Practical Training Completion
Aliases
- Visiting Bath Helper
- Visiting Bathing Assistant
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Care Staff
- Visiting Caregiver