SSW 1 — Care Worker (Caregiver) Jobs 2025

SSW 1 — Care Worker (Caregiver)

MIT Recruitment Agency — Japan
Sector: Nursing — General Medical & Surgical (Healthcare & Medical)
Employment Type: Full-time
Posted: 2 days ago
DMW Licence: DMW-027-LB-03182027-UL
Accreditation No.: 10424805
POEA No.: POEA-004-LB-070722-PL

Important: This position is offered under Japan’s Specified Skilled Workers (SSW) program. Applicants must meet the required language and skills tests listed below.

Position Summary

MIT Recruitment Agency is recruiting experienced and compassionate Care Workers (SSW 1) to provide direct personal and nursing care for patients in Japan. Successful candidates will support daily living activities, assist with basic nursing-care tasks, and promote clients’ wellbeing and independence under the direction of supervising nurses or care coordinators.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming and feeding assistance.

• Assist clients with mobility, transfers and prescribed physical therapy exercises.

• Administer or assist with prescribed medication as instructed and record medication administration in the medical chart.

• Monitor and document patients’ health status and changes in condition; maintain accurate medical and care charts.

• Plan and prepare meals in consultation with clients and according to dietary requirements where the client is able to assist.

• Provide companionship and emotional support; encourage client participation in social and therapeutic activities.

• Respond promptly and responsibly to emergencies, following established protocols.

• Report unusual incidents or changes in patient condition to the appropriate clinical or supervisory staff.

• Maintain Confidentiality, dignity and respect for all clients at all times.

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant care experience.

• No formal minimum academic attainment required (experience is essential).

• SSW program eligibility and readiness to work in Japan under the Specified Skilled Workers scheme.

• JLPT N4 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) or equivalent competency in Japanese for care settings.

• Successful completion / pass of the Nursing Care Japanese Language Evaluation Test.

• Successful completion / pass of the Nursing Care Skills Evaluation Test.

• Prometric Skills Test pass (as applicable to the position).

• Ability to follow clinical instructions, medical charts and care plans.

• Good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work in a culturally diverse team and care environment.

Desirable

• Prior experience working in a clinical or residential aged-care setting.

• Additional caregiving, first aid, or basic nursing certifications.

Employment Conditions & Notes

• This vacancy is offered under Japan’s Specified Skilled Workers (SSW) program — terms of employment, salary and benefits will be consistent with the employer and SSW regulations.

• Salary and working hours: as per employer contract and Japanese labour regulations; details will be provided during the hiring process.

• Location: assigned facilities in Japan (locations vary by employer).

• Work schedule: full-time rostered hours; may include evenings, weekends and shift work depending on client needs.

• Overseas recruitment & deployment: applicants must comply with all pre-departure, visa, medical and POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Administration) requirements if applicable.

Application Documents (suggested checklist)

When applying, please prepare and submit the following where possible:

• Updated CV / Resume (detailing caregiving experience).

• Copies of relevant certificates: JLPT N4, Nursing Care Language/Skills test results, Prometric test pass, training certificates.

• Proof of minimum 3 years’ experience (employment certificates/reference letters).

• Passport bio-data page (or national ID where appropriate).

• Recent police clearance / background check (if available).

• Medical certificate (fit to work) — to be provided as required.

• Contact details for at least two professional referees.

How to Apply

Send your application and documents to MIT Recruitment Agency via the method advertised by the agency (email/online portal). If you are responding to this advert via a job board, use the platform’s Apply button or follow the agency’s application instructions.

Include in your message:

• Position title (SSW 1 — Care Worker)

• Your full name, current location, and contact phone/email

• Short summary of your caregiving experience and test certifications

Safety & Verification Notice

This job ad includes official licence and accreditation numbers. However, this listing has not been through the job board’s hirer-verification process; proceed cautiously:

• Verify the recruiter and employer independently before sharing sensitive personal information.

• Confirm the DMW / accreditation numbers directly with the issuing authority or the recruiting agency.

• Never pay recruitment fees directly to individuals. If fees are required, ensure they are legitimate, documented, and aligned with your country’s POEA or government guidelines.

• If you are applying from the Philippines or another country with an overseas employment authority, follow official POEA / government processes for overseas placement and contracts.