Safety & emergency response
Capable of handling high-risk scenarios and optimising environmental safety.
Elderly Care Service Specialist
Descriptions & Duties
- Elderly Care Services Specialist
A professional specialise in comprehensive needs assessments for home, community, and institutional elderly care services; programme planning/implementation; care technology implementation and training guideance; quality evaluation and management; service consultation/referral; and practica application research.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assess and evaluate the needs of elderly care services.
2. Research care requirements, then develop and implement tailored solutions.
3. Provide specialised services and guidance in: functional disability care, cognitive impairment support, psychological counseling, and age-friendly environment design/planning.
4. Design and deliver caregiver training programs; instruct staff on operating elderly care equipment/devices.
5. Establish and enforce quality management standards for care services, including risk identification, prevention, and emergency response.
6. Offer consultations, resource coordination, and service referrals for the elderly.
7. Conduct theoretical/practical research to innovate and promote advanced care techniques and methodologies.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Professional ethics & compliance
Protecting the rights and interests of the elderly
Emerging skill requirements
Proficiency in smart elderly care devices and rehabilitation assistive technologies
Related Education & Training
Reference
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People’s Republic of China (2025)