Career Guide

POEA: Application for the 3rd Batch of Nurses and Caregivers for Japan is Ongoing

Jan 2, 2011

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in cooperation with the Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services (JICWELS) is now accepting applicants for the recruitment of the 3rd batch of caregivers and nurses for Japan.

Based on the experience of the first and second deployments, majority of the Japanese institutions prefer candidates from age bracket 20 to 35 years old. The institutions are also strict about the physical and psychological fitness of candidates.

Further, they are advised that they have to strictly observe training/work schedule which may include Saturdays/Sundays. Pre-employment orientation shall soon commence for qualified applicants who have registered online and maintained an active status through the POEA e-registration system via www.eregister.poea.gov.ph

Knowledge of the Japanese language is an advantage. Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

NURSES

Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing;

With Board License;

With at least three (3) years hospital experience; and

Must be physically and psychologically fit

CAREGIVERS

A graduate from any four (4) year course and certified as a caregiver by TESDA; or a

Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing; and

Must be physically and psychologically fit

Qualified applicants shall personally submit the following documents to the Manpower Registry Division,Ground Floor, POEA Building, EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City or register online at www.eregister.poea.gov.ph

A detailed resume with one piece 2x2 picture

College diploma (for caregiver applicant, diploma should be authenticated)

Transcript of Records

Valid PRC ID

Employment Certificates (for Nurse applicants)

Valid TESDA Certificate on Caregiving

Valid passport

Valid NBI Clearance (for travel abroad)

Qualified applicants from the Visayas and Mindanao area shall personally submit the above mentioned documents to the following addresses:

POEA Regional Center for Visayas

Mezzanine Floor, LDM Building

M.J. Cuneco Avenue corner Legaspi City, Cebu City