NURSING CARE TALENT

For the nursing care industry's labor shortage,
we deliver "pre-trained, work-ready talent."

Specialized nursing care training is completed before departure. Kiraboshi develops talent ready to contribute on the care floor from their very first day in Japan.

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CHALLENGES

The hiring challenges facing the nursing care industry

❓ Staffing shortages increase the burden on each worker

❓ Conversation and record-keeping skills with residents are essential

❓ Stamina for night shifts and physical assistance

OUR TALENT

The talent Kiraboshi provides

Technical Intern Training

Japanese: JLPT N4 or above
Basic nursing care training: completed before departure
5S, discipline & daily-life habits: instilled through live-in (residential) training
Work visa: eligible for Technical Intern Training (i), (ii) and (iii)

Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)

Japanese: JLPT N3 or above
Specialized nursing care skills: hands-on training completed
Specified Skilled Worker evaluation test: only successful candidates, carefully selected
Work visa: eligible for Specified Skilled Worker (i) and (ii)

EDUCATION

Training tailored specifically to nursing care

Hands-on practice equivalent to Initial Training

From transfer assistance, meal assistance and toileting assistance to the basics of record-keeping, hands-on training equivalent to the Initial Training (for care workers) is completed before departure.

Specialized Japanese for the care floor

Trainees systematically learn the terminology that is essential on the care floor, such as "wheelchair," "transfer," "vitals" and "handover."

Communication with elderly residents

Through hands-on role-play with Japanese instructors, trainees master polite language (keigo), active listening and a gentle way of speaking. We develop talent who can truly connect with the residents in their care.

FLOW

The flow to hiring

STEP 01

Free consultation

We learn about your care site's situation, headcount needs and preferred timing

STEP 02

Candidate selection

We select nursing-care-focused candidates from our pool and present their documents

STEP 03

Specialized nursing care training

1,500 hours of pre-departure training in Japanese plus hands-on nursing care

STEP 04

Interview & offer

Final selection via online or on-site interviews

STEP 05

Entry procedures

Visa and immigration handling in collaboration with Registered Support Organizations and Supervising Organizations

STEP 06

Post-arrival follow-up

Ongoing support from the Japan branch of Taiju Japanese Language School

PREPARATION

What we ask employers to prepare

✅ Housing: a dormitory or nearby apartment (with or without a rent subsidy)
✅ Working hours: clarify whether night shifts are included
✅ OJT supervisor: a structure for guiding new staff
✅ Work rules: a multilingual version (we can help prepare this)
✅ Daily-life support: accompanying them to the bank, hospital, resident registration and the like

PITFALLS

Common pitfalls and how we prevent them

❌ Insufficient Japanese hinders resident care

Our solution: Kiraboshi requires N4 or above before departure. Candidates are already trained in basic conversation with residents, right through to polite language (keigo).

❌ Night-shift rotations can lead to poor health

Our solution: Physical and discipline training is conducted through live-in (residential) training, so candidates adapt to a Japanese daily rhythm in advance.

❌ Unable to handle handovers and record-keeping

Our solution: Care-floor-specific terminology and record formats are already built into the training curriculum.

❌ Thin support in the early days after arrival

Our solution: The Japan branch of Taiju Japanese Language School handles daily-life and workplace consultations in the workers' native language.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about nursing care hiring

Do you have candidates who have passed the Certified Care Worker national exam?

We offer a training program that supports the path from Specified Skilled Worker toward becoming a Certified Care Worker. Please contact us for details.

Many of your staff are women — what is the gender ratio?

Applicants for nursing care tend to be predominantly women, but we can also propose male candidates. We make our selections to match your facility's needs.

Can they work night shifts?

Night shifts are possible under Specified Skilled Worker. They are also possible under Technical Intern Training subject to certain conditions. Please share your shift structure with us in advance.

Can we hire candidates without qualifications?

Both Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker allow hiring without prior qualifications. Kiraboshi provides hands-on training equivalent to the Initial Training (for care workers) before departure.

How do you support ongoing improvement of nursing care skills after arrival?

We provide ongoing opportunities to brush up on Japanese and nursing care terminology through the Japan branch of Taiju Japanese Language School.

For the nursing care industry's labor shortage,we deliver "pre-trained, work-ready talent."