These are the workers who come to the home for bathing, toileting, and defined housework, all within the care plan. The plan defines their tasks tightly, so they handle the parent's needs, not the household's; cooking only for the parent, not the whole family. People abroad expect a flexible housekeeper-companion and feel shortchanged. Discuss the realistic task list with the care manager so the visits match what actually helps.
Related terms
- 訪問介護（houmon kaigo）— home-visit care
- ケアマネジャー（care manager / kea mane）— care manager
- デイサービス（day service）— day service
Where to go next
This word will come back at the home assessment or in the first care plan. The full Japanese elder care glossary holds 52 terms, and the long-term care insurance guide shows where each one sits in the process.
If you would rather someone handled the Japanese side, our care navigation service does that, and the first consultation is 30 minutes and free. Definitions here are general orientation and rules vary by municipality; see our editorial policy or contact us with your situation.