Careers

K’Son: I graduated from a nursing vocational school in Vietnam, but after graduating, I worked in delivery services. One of my teachers told me about a program that would allow me to use my nursing studies to work in Japan, which sparked my interest. As I researched further, I found that the program covered travel expenses, tuition fees, and living costs, making it very appealing. When I invited Drisstt to join, he said, “If you’re going, I’ll go with you,” so we came to Japan together. Drisstt: My older sister lives in Japan, so I was already familiar with the country. When K’Son introduced me to the Kobe Model program, I had some concerns, but knowing that we could go together gave me confidence. I studied hard and came to Japan.

K’Son: We had several workplaces to choose from, but our university professor recommended the facility we are working at now because it already had multiple foreign staff members, making it easier to adjust. We took the interview and decided to work here.

K’Son: Our main job is assisting residents in their daily lives. Specifically, we help with meals, bathing, brushing teeth, and using the restroom. Another important duty is keeping records and reporting any changes in the residents’ health. We work four days a week, and every Thursday, we attend full-day training sessions on Japanese language and caregiving knowledge. We have two days off per week.

Drisstt: I still struggle with handing over reports due to my lack of confidence in Japanese. However, I enjoy communicating with the residents.
K’Son: The language barrier can be difficult, especially when something unexpected happens and I need to document it in Japanese. On the other hand, I really enjoy preparing for festivals and events with the residents.

Drisstt: Yes, we often go out for meals after work and participate in the company’s futsal club. The other staff members speak Japanese slowly for us and are very kind, making the workplace environment great. That’s why I want to continue working here.
K’Son: Currently, 11 foreign staff members, including four Vietnamese employees, work at our facility. During break times, we actively communicate with each other, and we all enjoy participating in the futsal club together.

Drisstt, K’Son: I recommend studying Japanese thoroughly before coming to Japan. In the Kobe Model program, we had online Japanese lessons once a week for four months before arriving, but it wasn’t enough, and I struggled with university classes after arriving. If you can achieve at least JLPT N4 level in Vietnam before coming to Japan, you will be able to understand university lessons much better.

About Drisstt: “He is very diligent in his work and is well-liked by the team.”
About K’Son: “The residents speak highly of him, and he approaches his work with a positive attitude, making him a reliable team member.”