Foreign Talent in Nursing Care: Keys to a Successful Workplace

The utilization of foreign human resources in the nursing care sector not only helps resolve labor shortages but also leads to workplace revitalization.

The nursing care industry in Japan continues to face a severe labor shortage, making the acceptance of foreign human resources an important option.

In this article, based on a case study of a nursing care facility that successfully accepted foreign human resources, we explain the key points for success.

Facility Overview

Industry: Nursing care facility (Special Nursing Home for the Elderly)
Location: Greater Tokyo area
Challenges: Chronic labor shortage and high turnover rate

Background of Acceptance

The facility was struggling to hire Japanese staff, making it difficult to maintain service quality.

Therefore, they decided to utilize the Specified Skilled Worker system and began hiring foreign nursing care workers.

Keys to Success

① Comprehensive Training System

Japanese language education support before joining
Training in specialized nursing care terminology
On-the-job training aligned with practical work

By thoroughly preparing workers before they enter the workplace, anxieties were reduced.

② Easy-to-Understand Work Environment

Multilingual manuals
Use of easy Japanese
Visualization of work flows

Creating an "environment where understanding is possible" is the key to retention.

③ Introduction of a Mentor System

Japanese staff members provide support as mentors
Regular meetings conducted
Early resolution of concerns

④ Support for Daily Life

Assistance with housing arrangements
Support for administrative procedures
Support for adapting to community life

Support outside of work is also important for enabling workers to feel secure in their jobs.

Effects After Implementation

Improvement in labor shortage
Reduction in workload for staff
Improved workplace atmosphere

The sincere attitude of foreign staff had a positive impact on the entire workplace.

Key Points for Companies

The success of foreign human resources is determined by the "acceptance framework."

Establish systems for education and training
Create an environment that considers language
Build a continuous follow-up system

Our Support Services

Our company supports everything from hiring to retention of foreign human resources in the nursing care sector.

Human resource introduction
Visa application support
Training program design
Retention support

👉 We support the creation of a system that allows for confident acceptance of foreign workers

Conclusion

Hiring foreign nationals in the nursing care sector is an effective solution
Training and environmental preparation are keys to success
Livelihood support is also an important factor
Continuous support improves retention rates

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Please feel free to contact us regarding the acceptance of foreign human resources in the nursing care sector.