Japan

How To Become A Caregiver In Japan

Thanks to TITP (Technical Intern Training Program), becoming a caregiver is only a few steps away. Under this program, foreign nationals are trained in the Japanese language and Japanese culture. After the training is completed, candidates are sent to Japan to work for 3- 5 years.

Benefits of Japan Caregiver Training

Take a look at the benefits of becoming a caregiver in Japan 

• Work in Japan: Selected candidates will get the opportunity to work in Japan as caregivers for up to 5 years.
• High and Respectable Salary With Accommodation: Selected candidates can earn a monthly salary of over Rs. 100000.
• TITP approved “Sending Organization”: You will be sent by approved TITP Sending Organization by NSDC, Ministry of Skills Development & Entrepreneurship by the Government of India and OTIT, Japan.
• Online+physical classes With Teachers: Candidates will get the opportunity to take online live classes from their hometown and will be monitored by some of the industry’s best & Japanese teachers.
• Interview & Visa Processing Support: Candidates will be assisted with the interview process and selected candidates will be helped with their visa application process.
• Cultural Immersion program – Once selected, the candidates will be trained under experts on Japanese culture and way of living. 

Post Placement support – placed candidates will continue to be supported by our teams in Japan

Requirements for Becoming a Caregiver in Japan

1. Proficiency in the Japanese language

Care workers are mandated to have attempted the N4 level of the JLPT in India examination and an N3 of the JLPT in Japan to qualify. An original transcript (certificate) of the JLPT and/or NAT scores needs to be submitted at the time of admission to the TITP for verification.

Different levels of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test:

• N5 – Basic Level: The holders of an N5 certificate can read some simple phrases written in hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji. They can listen to and understand everyday conversations. They can comprehend the meaning of other conversations when spoken slowly.
• N4 – Elementary Level: People with N4 certificates can read simple sentences written in basic vocabulary and kanji. They can also listen to and understand everyday conversations and generally grasp their contents as long as they speak slowly to them.
• N3 – Intermediate Level: The reading level of an N3 certificate holder is higher than N4 and N5 certificate holders, as N3 certified people could read moderately complex writings, specific contents about everyday topics, and newspaper headlines. They can speak at a mediocre speed, usually follow the content topics, and understand the relationships among the people involved.
• N2 – Pre-Advanced Level: N2 certificate holders can read and understand materials such as newspapers and magazines’ articles, commentaries as well as critiques. They can grasp conversations and news reports spoken at a natural speed.

N1 – Advanced Level: An N1 certificate holder can read and understand complex writings on different topics such as a newspaper’s critique and editorial columns. They can understand conversations, news reports and lectures.

2. Degree of an ANM or GNM

Having a degree certification in ANM (Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery) or GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) is necessary to declare medical proficiency in the field. Even BSc. Nursing candidates can apply under this program.

3. Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for a caregiver in Japan also require candidates to be 18 years of age or above, and they must clear Grade 12 or above.

Salary and Loans 

Being a care worker in Japan comes with benefits like residence visa permits with the ‘nursing status’, immigration benefits, and many more. A vital aspect of this is the remuneration offered to care workers. The monthly caregiver salary in Japan ranges anywhere between 1,25,000 -1,85,000 JPY per month. The minimum wage for nurses in Japan is 1,20,000 JPY per month. Being much in demand, care-workers are paid quite well for their services in Japan.

The candidates can avail loans for the training for the TITP program for caregivers which covers them for the course fee of upto INR 1,50,000 which can be paid back in easy installments once they get employed in Japan. 

So, if you wish to pursue a Caregiving career in the beautiful country of Japan and improve yours as well as your family’s standard of living, please click on the link below to know more.