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Is Foreign Caregivers a Cost or Asset?

Human Life Care Co., Ltd., based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is conducting a free online seminar titled "Is Foreign Caregivers a Cost or Asset? The Four Keys to Strengthening Facility Management" on two dates: June 10 and June 26, 2025. The seminar will run from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and again from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM each day, with all four sessions offering the same content.

Key Points of the Seminar

The seminar focuses on the acceptance of foreign caregivers under the specified skilled worker category, specifically the challenges and strategies associated with training and utilizing these workers effectively. To ensure sustainable management of care facilities, we will present a comprehensive training strategy called the "Four Keys". Participants will also learn about our newly introduced "Foreign Caregiver Activation Program" aimed at boosting the performance of foreign staff.

Following the seminar, there will be a Q&A session, and individual consultations will be available for those interested.

Addressing Social Issues:

Currently, around 46.3% of care facilities have begun accepting foreign caregiver personnel in response to a growing workforce shortage. While many facilities are eager to increase this number, a common concern arises regarding the time and costs associated with training these individuals. Issues such as language barriers and cultural misunderstandings often complicate the integration process, leading to additional costs without guaranteed results. There are cases where valuable new hires leave for other employers, adding frustration to the training efforts.

To tackle these challenges, Human Life Care has rolled out the "Foreign Caregiver Activation Program." This initiative entails assessing the specific situations of foreign staff and crafting tailored learning plans in both Japanese and care techniques. Progress in learning will be monitored and shared to ensure steady skill enhancement. Using smartphones and tablets, staff will receive real-time feedback on their learning and skill evaluations, allowing them to achieve their set goals. During the upcoming seminar, we will delve into how participants can effectively utilize this program to solve practical challenges.

Since embarking on our caregiving journey in 1999, Human Life Care has expanded its home care and facility care services nationwide. In 2019, we welcomed technical interns and began specific skill registration support in September 2020. We have assisted over 550 foreign caregivers in their training and employment, supporting more than 200 other care facilities. Our active commitment to hiring foreign caregivers has resulted in 89 individuals currently employed in our facilities as of December 2024, focusing on nurturing talent that can shape the future of the caregiving industry.

By enhancing the acceptance of foreign caregivers, we aim to address the overarching issue of workforce shortages affecting the caregiving sector.

Seminar Overview

• - Dates: June 10 (Tue) and June 26 (Thu), 2025
• - Timing: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM / 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (four identical sessions)
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Target Audience: Care providers and managers focused on solving workforce shortages.
• - Speakers: Naoto Nakagomi from Human Life Care’s Comprehensive Care Sales Department, specializing in technical skill promotion and educational guidance.
• - Platform: The seminar will be held via Zoom. URLs will be sent out to registrants prior to the event.

How to Register

Interested participants can register via the inquiry form on our official website:
Human Life Care Seminar Registration

About Human Life Care

We provide comprehensive caregiving services through our 178 locations (as of May 1, 2025) across Japan. Our services include day services, group homes, paid elderly homes, hospice care, multi-functional home care, home-visit nursing, and caregiver education. We work collaboratively with various divisions within the Human Group to deliver tailored services while supporting the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of health and welfare for all.

Website: Human Life Care Official Site

About the Human Group

Established in 1985, the Human Group has developed multiple business sectors, including education, personnel, caregiving, and IT. As we approach our 40th anniversary, we remain committed to proactively addressing social issues such as labor shortages and the aging population with our educational initiatives.
Our active contributions to the SDGs underscore our dedication to creating a better society.

Company Profile:

• - Name: Human Life Care Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Nobuya Setoguchi
• - Location: 1F, Nishi-Shinjuku Prime Square, 7-5-25 Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
• - Foundation: April 2010 (Care services launched in 1999)
• - Capital: 10 million yen
• - Official Website: Human Group Holdings