- -What are the best practices for assisting clients who use wheelchairs?
In Taiwan, many individuals, businesses, and organizations may not yet be fully prepared for these challenges.
In addition to having "priority seats" on public transportation and handrails in public restrooms, there is still significant room for improvement in the planning of other accessible spaces. With the current state of infrastructure still lacking, there's even more work to be done on the soft aspects of service-oriented support.
EZ66 believes that to effectively welcome an aging society, everyone needs to psychologically experience, understand, and empathize with the needs of elderly individuals. This approach helps create an atmosphere of respect and empathy in society, which in turn facilitates the design of products and environments that truly meet the needs of the elderly.
Therefore, we particularly recommend the "Certified Caregiver Assistant Training Course" offered by the Japan Care Fit Foundation. This course not only covers accessible service training but also provides the opportunity to obtain certification as a Caregiver Assistant, ensuring both practical skills and formal recognition.
This certification has become a trusted symbol for senior citizens in Japan. We hope that in the future, this certification will be visible throughout Taiwan, contributing to making Taiwan a safer and more reassuring place to live.
If you are interested in working in the senior care industry, want to provide more thoughtful services in your current service sector, or wish to design products for the elderly, you are welcome to sign up.
【About Care Fit】
With he goal of「coexistence between the elderly and the younger generations,」ensuring that seniors enjoy a happy and fulfilling life has become a significant societal issue.Reducing the number of elderly individuals who are bedridden, enabling them to go out for shopping, becoming active consumers, and revitalizing local economies are all key factors that today’s younger generations and current workers need to learn—specifically, the 「attentive hospitality and caregiving skills.」Creating a social environment where elderly individuals can live independently is currently one of Japan’s most pressing issues. The Japan Care Fit Foundation was established to address this need, offering the」「Care-fitter」certification to support this important goal.Our ultimate goal is to ensure that elderly individuals and people with disabilities can leave their homes with confidence. To achieve this, we place the "Care-fitter" certification emblem at workplaces, gathering places, and vehicles of those who hold the "Care-fitter" qualification.【Suitable Candidates】
- Individuals aged 16 and above who are interested in aging issues.Those in good health.Proficiency in basic Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Various service industry professionals, including those in retail and department stores, dining, hospitality, transportation, banking,exhibitions, beauty, tourism, and other people-oriented service industries, public institutions welfare-related industries
- Those interested in designing assistive devices for the elderly
- Children of elderly parents who want to learn how to provide appropriate assistance for their senior family members
【Companies Implementing in Japan】
In Japan, over 1,000 companies have adopted Care Fit and hold the Care Fitter certification. This includes numerous industries such as transportation, retail distribution, finance, and hospitality. To date, more than 180,000 Care Fitter have been certified nationwide.【Course Objective】
The course does not focus on teaching participants how to manage the daily living and dietary needs of elderly individuals. Instead, it is designed to instruct participants on how to become a "Care Fitter" with a spirit of "diligent hospitality." The goal is to help elderly individuals achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.【Course Description】
Prepare for an aging society by learning about barrier-free services and creating a more friendly and inclusive social environment.【Course Fee】NT$7,500【This is a continuing education course for long-term care services, worth 14 professional credits.】
【Course Capacity】Each class has a maximum of 22 participants; a minimum of 10 participants is required to start the class. If the minimum number is not met, the class may be postponed or canceled.
【Course Content】
This course is guided by the Taiwan branch of the Japan Care Fit Foundation, managed by the Taiwan Association for the Promotion of Care Assistants. It includes both self-study theoretical courses and practical skills training.
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Self-Study Theoretical Courses
- - Basic principles of service assistanceUnderstanding of the aging society
- - Understanding of people with disabilities
- - Basic knowledge of barrier-free services
- - The art of hospitality and reception skills
- - Specific assistance techniques
- - Contribution to the local community
- - Examples of regulations for preparing for an aging society
- Practical Skills Training Course
| Day 1 |
Introduction
Discussion: What are the characteristics of elderly people?
Experience Simulation: Mimicking the experiences of elderly individuals
Break
Discussion: Reflections on the simulation experience
Gerontology (Study of Aging)
Empathy and service assistance knowledge training for elderly and disabled individuals
Wheelchair operation and transfer training
Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and assistance dogs
Comprehensive barrier-free design and products |
| Day 2 |
Assisting Individuals with Hearing Impairments
Assisting Individuals with Mobility Impairments
Assisting Individuals with Visual Impairments and Practice
Wheelchair operation and orientation training for visually impaired individuals
Break
Comprehensive Drills
Summary |
Wheelchair Operation and Transfer Training
Elderly Dining Experience
【How to Obtain the Certification】
【Class Highlights】
Wheelchair Operation and Transfer Training
Elderly Dining Experience
