Construction of Talent Competency Model for Senior Care Professionals in Intelligent Institutions

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resources

Background:

• The aging population presents significant challenges for senior care services.
• Optimizing the senior care industry necessitates intelligent service models and improved personnel quality.
• Developing a competency model for intelligent institutional senior care professionals is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish and validate a competency model for senior care professionals in intelligent institutions.
• To identify key competency elements for effective senior care provision.
• To provide a framework for improving talent management in the senior care sector.

Main Methods:

• Literature research and interviews were conducted to identify 31 competency elements.
• Questionnaires were developed and administered to caregivers in intelligent senior care institutions in Hebei Province, China.
• Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used to validate the competency model.

Main Results:

• A validated model comprising 28 competency quality index elements was established for senior care professionals in intelligent institutions.
• The model is structured across four dimensions: nursing knowledge, professional ability, personal quality, and professional attitude.
• The study identified key areas for improvement in talent recruitment, training, and incentive mechanisms.

Conclusions:

• The developed competency model offers a comprehensive evaluation framework beyond traditional competence-focused models.
• The findings provide theoretical and practical significance for selecting and developing talents in intelligent senior care institutions.
• Recommendations are provided for enhancing talent management strategies to support the evolving senior care industry.