Two Sri Lankan Technical Interns Pass 'Care Worker' National Exam
Two technical interns from Sri Lanka working at Medical Corporation Soseikai successfully passed the national Care Worker examination. This initiative supports the development and retention of foreign talent, contributing to resolving the labor shortage in Japan's nursing care industry.
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Medical Corporation Soseikai (Headquarters: Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City; Chairman: Nagaharu Tsuda) announced that two technical interns from Sri Lanka, who had been working at the corporation, successfully passed the national Care Worker examination. After three years of technical training, both individuals transitioned to Specified Skilled Worker status, overcame two previous failures, and succeeded on their third attempt.
This initiative serves as an example of an in-hospital system that supports the development and retention of foreign talent, representing a practical approach to the social issue of labor shortages faced by Japan's nursing care industry.
**Aging Population and Accelerated Acceptance of Foreign Talent**
Currently, Japan faces a severe shortage of care workers due to its rapidly aging population and declining birthrate. Against this backdrop, the new residency status "Specified Skilled Worker" was established in 2019, leading to the full-scale acceptance of foreign talent.
In the nursing care sector, a system has been established that allows for long-term employment and settlement by transitioning from technical training to Specified Skilled Worker status, and further to a "Care" residency status after acquiring the national Care Worker qualification.
The two successful candidates also wished to continue working in Japan after completing their technical internship, and they took on the significant challenge of acquiring this qualification.
**Overcoming the "Japanese Language Barrier" After Two Failures**
Passing the Care Worker examination requires not only specialized knowledge but also an advanced understanding of Japanese. The necessity to master Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana presents a major hurdle for foreign nationals.
Indeed, both individuals experienced two failures. However, they did not give up, continuing to study while managing their daily work, and achieved success on their third attempt.
While the number of foreign nationals working in nursing care is increasing, cases of obtaining the national Care Worker qualification are not numerous, making this achievement highly significant.
**In-house Japanese Language Classes and On-site Support System**
Soseikai General Hospital has provided Japanese language learning support, primarily led by administrative staff, for foreign staff immediately after their arrival, ensuring they can start working with peace of mind.
On-site, efforts were made to create an environment where staff could learn not only daily conversation but also specialized terminology and expressions necessary in medical and nursing care settings, tailored to practical work. Furthermore, on-site staff provided daily encouragement and follow-up, aiming for a team-wide support system.
These efforts contributed to their success.
**Desire to Continue Working in Japan "For Their Families"**
Both individuals have continued to work in Japan while sending remittances to their families in their home countries. Even after completing their technical internship, they had a strong desire to remain and work in Japan rather than return home, leading them to challenge themselves to acquire the qualification.
Obtaining the Care Worker qualification makes it possible to transition to the "Care" residency status, opening the path for long-term work in Japan.
Behind this is a strong desire to "do their best for their families."
Japanese staff also provide daily support, hoping that foreign staff will acquire skills and work vibrantly, empathizing with these feelings.
**Future Medical and Nursing Care Supported by Foreign Talent**
Soseikai General Hospital welcomes foreign staff not merely as workers but as essential colleagues who together support local medical and nursing care.
The corporation currently accepts approximately 20 foreign staff, who are active as important contributors in nursing and medical settings. In accepting them, we provide guidance for daily work, Japanese language learning support, and qualification acquisition support, fostering long-term career development.
From on-site guidance to academic support, staff members helping each other and creating an environment where they can grow with peace of mind has steadily borne fruit. We will continue to support local medical and nursing care, aiming for a workplace where diverse individuals can work vibrantly.
**Successful Candidates: Ms. Nimasha and Ms. Ashini**
**Comments from Successful Candidates**
**Ms. Nimasha (Working at Soseikai General Hospital Care Medical Facility)**
"I have learned a lot since coming to Soseikai, and I am delighted to have passed the Care Worker exam. I am grateful to everyone I work with. I want to continue to do my best as a Care Worker in Japan."
**Ms. Ashini (Working at Elderly Health Care Facility 'Aru Sosei')**
"It was challenging to study while working in Japan, but I am very happy to have passed, supported by all the staff around me. From now on, as a Care Worker, I will do my best to provide care that makes users feel at ease."
**Hospital Overview**
**Organization Name**
Medical Corporation Soseikai Soseikai General Hospital
**Representative**
Chairman Nagaharu Tsuda
**Location**
101 Shimotoba Hironagacho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 612-8473
**Founded**
1952 (Showa 27)
**Established**
1970 (Showa 45)
**Number of Employees**
873 people
**Business Content**
Operation of general hospital / Operation of elderly health care facility / Operation of home support business
**Number of Licensed Beds**
Soseikai General Hospital: 290 beds (Acute care 176 beds (HCU 9 beds)
This initiative serves as an example of an in-hospital system that supports the development and retention of foreign talent, representing a practical approach to the social issue of labor shortages faced by Japan's nursing care industry.
**Aging Population and Accelerated Acceptance of Foreign Talent**
Currently, Japan faces a severe shortage of care workers due to its rapidly aging population and declining birthrate. Against this backdrop, the new residency status "Specified Skilled Worker" was established in 2019, leading to the full-scale acceptance of foreign talent.
In the nursing care sector, a system has been established that allows for long-term employment and settlement by transitioning from technical training to Specified Skilled Worker status, and further to a "Care" residency status after acquiring the national Care Worker qualification.
The two successful candidates also wished to continue working in Japan after completing their technical internship, and they took on the significant challenge of acquiring this qualification.
**Overcoming the "Japanese Language Barrier" After Two Failures**
Passing the Care Worker examination requires not only specialized knowledge but also an advanced understanding of Japanese. The necessity to master Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana presents a major hurdle for foreign nationals.
Indeed, both individuals experienced two failures. However, they did not give up, continuing to study while managing their daily work, and achieved success on their third attempt.
While the number of foreign nationals working in nursing care is increasing, cases of obtaining the national Care Worker qualification are not numerous, making this achievement highly significant.
**In-house Japanese Language Classes and On-site Support System**
Soseikai General Hospital has provided Japanese language learning support, primarily led by administrative staff, for foreign staff immediately after their arrival, ensuring they can start working with peace of mind.
On-site, efforts were made to create an environment where staff could learn not only daily conversation but also specialized terminology and expressions necessary in medical and nursing care settings, tailored to practical work. Furthermore, on-site staff provided daily encouragement and follow-up, aiming for a team-wide support system.
These efforts contributed to their success.
**Desire to Continue Working in Japan "For Their Families"**
Both individuals have continued to work in Japan while sending remittances to their families in their home countries. Even after completing their technical internship, they had a strong desire to remain and work in Japan rather than return home, leading them to challenge themselves to acquire the qualification.
Obtaining the Care Worker qualification makes it possible to transition to the "Care" residency status, opening the path for long-term work in Japan.
Behind this is a strong desire to "do their best for their families."
Japanese staff also provide daily support, hoping that foreign staff will acquire skills and work vibrantly, empathizing with these feelings.
**Future Medical and Nursing Care Supported by Foreign Talent**
Soseikai General Hospital welcomes foreign staff not merely as workers but as essential colleagues who together support local medical and nursing care.
The corporation currently accepts approximately 20 foreign staff, who are active as important contributors in nursing and medical settings. In accepting them, we provide guidance for daily work, Japanese language learning support, and qualification acquisition support, fostering long-term career development.
From on-site guidance to academic support, staff members helping each other and creating an environment where they can grow with peace of mind has steadily borne fruit. We will continue to support local medical and nursing care, aiming for a workplace where diverse individuals can work vibrantly.
**Successful Candidates: Ms. Nimasha and Ms. Ashini**
**Comments from Successful Candidates**
**Ms. Nimasha (Working at Soseikai General Hospital Care Medical Facility)**
"I have learned a lot since coming to Soseikai, and I am delighted to have passed the Care Worker exam. I am grateful to everyone I work with. I want to continue to do my best as a Care Worker in Japan."
**Ms. Ashini (Working at Elderly Health Care Facility 'Aru Sosei')**
"It was challenging to study while working in Japan, but I am very happy to have passed, supported by all the staff around me. From now on, as a Care Worker, I will do my best to provide care that makes users feel at ease."
**Hospital Overview**
**Organization Name**
Medical Corporation Soseikai Soseikai General Hospital
**Representative**
Chairman Nagaharu Tsuda
**Location**
101 Shimotoba Hironagacho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 612-8473
**Founded**
1952 (Showa 27)
**Established**
1970 (Showa 45)
**Number of Employees**
873 people
**Business Content**
Operation of general hospital / Operation of elderly health care facility / Operation of home support business
**Number of Licensed Beds**
Soseikai General Hospital: 290 beds (Acute care 176 beds (HCU 9 beds)