I am currently the manager of Grand Pair Yamahara, a multipurpose welfare facility that provides a home for the disabled and elderly, a Type B employment office, and life care services. I am in charge of the overall operation and management of the facility, staff training, and the creation of individual support plans.
I started looking for a full-time job after my child rearing had settled down and I had more free time. I had been involved in welfare work for some time, and that experience gave me a strong sense of fulfillment in this field. I chose Arido no Sato because I was sympathetic to their efforts to create a society where people with disabilities and the elderly can coexist together. Other big attractions included the way they make efforts to help users spend their days happily and fulfillingly, the environment in which staff can work with enthusiasm, and the many training sessions and opportunities to learn.
The main duties include creating individual service support plans, overall facility management, human resource development, and shift schedule creation.
[Daily Schedule]
7:00 - After arriving at work, communicate with approximately 20 users and check their health status.
Around 9:30 - After the users have left for daytime activities, perform administrative work. Review individual support plans, adjust shifts, and prepare various documents.
Around 15:30 - When the users return home, return to the site again to communicate with them and observe any changes in their physical condition and mood.
It all started when I worked part-time as a support worker for people with disabilities while raising my children. During that time, I was deeply impressed by the pure hearts of the users and the way they seemed to enjoy talking to each other. For users at facilities for people with disabilities, the weight of words is important in building a relationship of trust. Seeing them have strong wills and enjoy their daily lives despite their disabilities made me feel that those who support them could also learn a lot.
One particularly memorable moment was when I planned and held a birthday party for one of our residents, who was so happy that she cried. It really touched my heart. When I hear residents say things like,
"I want to stay here forever," "It's so much fun here," and "I'm so happy I came here," it gives me the strength to work hard.