社会｜介護福祉士の現実と課題 / Society | The Reality and Challenges of Care Workers

Summary

Thirty-year-old caregiver Hiroaki Miyashita shares the harsh realities of the caregiving industry.

In 2025, the number of bankruptcies among home care providers reached a record high, with low wages and demanding work conditions cited as reasons for employee turnover. As the labor shortage in the industry worsens, there is a growing call for improvements in treatment and compensation. Concerns are rising about the industry’s stability due to cuts in caregiving fees.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: What do you think about the current state of the caregiving industry? I’d like to hear what Miyashita has to say.
Chako: Yeah, I’m really curious! His real experiences sound like something out of a drama!
Log: That’s true. I think the issue of “low pay” is a significant problem.
Chako: And hearing that the work is tough really makes it clear how challenging it is.
Navi: It’s important to note that improvements in treatment are being sought in the caregiving industry. Enhancing salaries and working conditions is believed to lead to a decrease in turnover rates.

Admin’s Note

Through the story of caregiver Miyashita, the realities of the industry have become clear. It’s surprising to learn that low income and harsh working conditions are significant factors contributing to employee turnover. Additionally, the forecast that the number of bankruptcies among home care providers will increase by 2025 is concerning. I hope that improvements in treatment will allow more people to continue in this profession.