Caregiver Job Introduction

• Job Overview:

  Caregiving is a profession that provides specialized care services for the elderly, mainly employed in Japanese nursing homes and day care facilities. Caregiving work adheres to the principle of self-reliance support, with caregivers primarily responsible for assistance, communication, psychological counseling, observation, and record-keeping. Specifically, this involves arranging various auxiliary health checks for the elderly and recording health data; guiding the elderly in the correct use of fully automatic care instruments; assisting the elderly with eating and changing positions; and providing assistance in rehabilitation and recuperation.

  Job Responsibilities:

  In Japan's caregiving field, the application of intelligent devices is very prominent, resulting in a significant difference in workload between Japanese caregivers and domestic care workers. For example, Japanese nursing homes are equipped with a wide variety of intelligent devices to meet the daily care needs of the elderly with mobility impairments. For example, bathing machines specifically designed for the elderly with mobility impairments allow them to bathe safely and conveniently; automatic pick-up and drop-off vehicles make it easier for the elderly to get in and out of vehicles, greatly reducing the risks and physical exertion involved; and specialized handling equipment plays an important role in assisting the elderly with position changes. The widespread use of these intelligent devices frees caregivers from many physically demanding and tedious tasks.

  Salary and Benefits:

  The salary for caregiving work mainly includes: monthly base salary, primary qualification allowance, monthly overtime pay, and annual bonus. Generally, in the first year of caregiving work, the annual income is approximately 140,000 RMB. As the years of service increase, the monthly salary is usually between 12,000 and 20,000 RMB. Furthermore, caregivers enjoy many favorable treatments: they receive the same pay as local workers; receive two bonuses annually; enjoy a 1.25 times hourly wage for overtime or night shifts; have more than 105 days of annual leave; and are covered by three authoritative Japanese insurance plans.

• 

Application Eligibility for Japan's Specific Skills Employment Program

Departure Time to Japan
April and October each year. (Each batch of students needs to prepare materials 6 months in advance)

Applicant Requirements
● Generally, applicants should be under 35 years old.
● Students who have completed 12 years of education in China, including junior college students/technical school students/vocational high school students/high school students/students with training experience are all eligible.
● Japanese language proficiency level N4 or above.

Program Process

• 

• Two intakes each year in April/October >>>

  1. Briefing Session
  2. Pay Application Fee
  3. Oral Test
  4. Pay Program Fee
  5. Prepare Application Materials
  6. Apply for Residence Status
  7. Apply for Visa
  8. Pre-departure Guidance
  9. Arrange Travel and Purchase Air Tickets
  10. Depart for Japan

  Example for October Intake >>>

  April of the current year: Briefing session recruitment, application deadline, start payment, language training, submit student information to language school.
  August of the current year: Residence status, submit to the Immigration Bureau/wait for residence permit/conduct pre-departure guidance.
  October of the current year: Depart for Japan, language school enrollment for 6 months/12 months (Japanese language test/specific skills test).
  April of the following year: It is possible to officially start working as early as April of the following year.

Future Development Prospects

• I. Development Directions in Japan

  1. Deepening and Advancement in Caregiving Work

  Accumulate experience through practice and advance to management positions in care facilities, such as care director or facility director. Obtain advanced qualifications such as Certified Care Worker to improve professional level and salary.

  2. Transition to Related Fields

  Caregiving experience can be applied to related fields such as medical care and rehabilitation. One can also transition to careers such as equipment sales or training.

  3. Long-term Settlement

  Work and live in Japan long-term with a specific skills or humanities visa. Apply for permanent residency or naturalization after meeting the conditions, integrate deeply into Japan, and enjoy more welfare benefits.

  4. Entrepreneurship

  Utilize your understanding of the caregiving industry and cross-cultural advantages to start your own business, establishing a care service agency, residential care center, or day care center in Japan, providing professional services to different groups and expanding the market.

  5. Further Education

  Further your education in Japan's specialized schools or universities in caregiving, medical care, or social welfare, improving your education and skills.

• 

• 

• II. Development Directions After Returning to China

  1. Employment in the Caregiving Industry

  After returning to China, work in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, etc., introducing advanced models, improving the quality of domestic care services, and serving more elderly people.

  2. Caregiving Training and Education

  Transform professional knowledge into educational resources, teach caregiving courses in vocational schools or training institutions, and become a caregiving trainer to cultivate high-quality personnel for the industry.

  3. Entrepreneurship

  Start a business based on domestic needs, establishing specialized caregiving institutions (such as home-based care, community-based care, etc.), combining national conditions with Japanese concepts to provide high-quality services for the elderly.

  4. Social Welfare and Policy Research

  Based on your understanding of Japan's welfare system and policies, participate in the formulation of domestic elderly care policies and welfare research, promoting the standardized development of the industry.

  5. Cross-cultural Exchange and Consulting

  Utilize cross-cultural advantages to conduct exchange activities between the Chinese and Japanese caregiving industries, promoting technical exchange and cooperation. Provide consulting and guidance on caregiving in Japan, providing a reference for the industry.

Career Advantages