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Caregiver G.T
What is your background and how did you end up working in Japan?

I am a caregiver from Vietnam. I came to Japan as a care worker candidate under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). I ​​became interested in the care industry due to my experience caring for my family, and I think I gained a deeper understanding of the feelings of both those who receive support and those who provide it through caring for my grandfather in particular. I visited Arido no Sato through an acquaintance's introduction, and chose it because I resonated with the policies and ideas of the director during my interview.

About daily work and what it's like.

My main duties include bathing assistance, meal assistance, toileting assistance, recreation, and functional training. Mornings start with transportation support and preparation for the day service, and during the day I support various types of assistance and activities, and in the evenings I return to transportation and tidying up.
I find recreation time especially rewarding. The greatest joy is spending time with our users and hearing them say "thank you." One memorable episode was when a normally strict user told me in tears after I helped him bathe, "You did a good job bathing." It was a sense of recognition, and I felt very rewarded.

How do you feel about your work environment, relationships with your colleagues, and training system?

The atmosphere at work is very good, and leaders and colleagues are kind enough to teach me how to do my job. I was particularly impressed by the initial training, which was easy to understand even for foreigners. Thanks to the company's support, I was able to obtain my nursing care welfare qualification. The work environment is well-equipped, with plenty of rest areas and toilets. In addition, having foreign staff means that we have the opportunity to share food and sweets from various cultures, which helps to foster communication. When I have trouble with cultural differences or language, I overcome them by asking my colleagues or looking them up in a dictionary.

Please tell us about your life in Japan and your future goals.

I enjoy life in Japan, with delicious food and fruit. At first I was confused about how to use the train, but by using the internet I gradually got used to it. I value the balance between work and private life, and I make time for my family, hobbies, and studies. I
relieve stress by learning new things and doing my hobby of embroidery, so I think I am able to spend a fulfilling holiday.
In the future, I would like to gain more experience and provide support to foreigners, just as you have done for me.

Please give a message to foreigners who are aiming to work in the nursing care industry.

It is true that the Japanese language and the content of nursing care may be difficult. However, there is a lot you can do if you try hard. I myself have been hospitalized due to poor health, but even then, the company supported me and I was able to continue working. I believe that if you make use of the support system around you, you will definitely be able to overcome it. Please give it a try. It's a wonderful job that is very rewarding!

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