Comments from Caregivers

We asked foreign employees working in the nursing care field in Kobe about the attractiveness of Kobe and nursing care.

How did you come to work in the nursing care field in Kobe?
  • Study Abroad.
    Since I came Kobe,
    I wonder
    I wanted to live here forever
    (From Myanmar / 7 years in Japan)

    That it is easy to live in.
    I wonder
    (From Myanmar / 4 years in Japan)

    Because my
    relatives live here.
    (From Vietnam / 20 years in Japan)
  • Because it was recommended
    by an older colleague
    who lived in Kobe.
    (From Vietnam / 8 years in Japan)

    By Economic Partnership Agreement
    (EPA)
    I came to Japan.
    (From Philippines / 2 years in Japan)

    I've been in Kobe
    ever since I came to Japan,
    and I have a lot of
    friends there.
    (From Vietnam / 5 years in Japan)
What kind of city is Kobe?
  • Historic Sites and
    Modern location
    There are both.
    (From Philippines / 1 years in Japan)

    Rich food culture
    (From Vietnam / 5 years in Japan)

    A city that has been active
    in exchange with foreign countries for a long time
    (From Philippines / 2 years in Japan)
  • Good view
    Good location
    (From Myanmar / 4 years in Japan)

    There are
    a lot of places that
    my family enjoy
    (From Vietnam / 8 years in Japan)

    Quiet town with
    easy access to transportation.
    (From Myanmar / 7 years in Japan)
What is your favorite part of your workplace?
  • Many fellow foreign staff
    members are available
    for consultation
    if you need anything.
    (From Myanmar / 4 years in Japan)

    Seeing the
    smiling faces of
    our users every day
    (From Vietnam / 5 years in Japan)

    Easy to take off
    and easy to
    work with
    (From Vietnam / 8 years in Japan)
  • I can often see the smiles
    on the faces of the users
    (From Myanmar / 7 years in Japan)

    Quiet and
    calm environment
    in the suburbs of Kobe
    (From Philippines / 1 years in Japan)

    The workplace
    is located in Nishi Ward,Kobe city,
    so there are rich in nature
    at the area around the facility.
    (From Philippines / 2 years in Japan)
What is Attractiveness about working as a caregiver?
  • Because I like
    supporting to the users
    that’s why I enjoy it
    (From Vietnam / 20 years in Japan)

    I can get
    a job
    to help people
    (From Philippines / 2 years in Japan)

    Being able to
    help people
    by doing my job
    (From Vietnam / 5 years in Japan)
  • I learn a lot
    from the elderly people
    (From Vietnam / 8 years in Japan)

    They thank me
    and appreciate me
    (From Myanmar / 7 years in Japan)

    I gain new knowledge
    and experience
    because the job was not available
    in my home country
    (From Philippines / 1 years in Japan)
What are some of the best things about being certified?
  • Finding more jobs
    and expanding the range of facilities
    where I can work.
    (From Myanmar / 7 years in Japan)

    I can make the most of
    my efforts to advance
    my career.
    (From Vietnam / 5 years in Japan)

    To be able to live
    in Japan for a long time
    (From Myanmar / 4 years in Japan)
  • Increased motivation
    and
    It's also good for growth.
    (From Philippines / 1 years in Japan)

    It is good for salary
    and leads to
    career advancement
    (From Vietnam / 8 years in Japan)

    To have
    a goal to become
    a certified care worker
    (From Philippines / 2 years in Japan)
What are your hobbies?
  • I like to travel,
    climb mountains,
    and do activities
    in the ocean
    (From Philippines / 2 years in Japan)

    Learning
    (From Vietnam / 8 years in Japan)

    Listening to music,
    watching movies
    (From Philippines / 1 years in Japan)
  • Eating
    (From Vietnam / 5 years in Japan)

    Swimming
    (From Myanmar / 7 years in Japan)

    Soccer
    I like watching and
    playing it as well
    (From Myanmar / 4 years in Japan)