Factors affecting general job satisfaction of caregivers in nursing homes

The important factors affecting general job satisfaction of caregivers in nursing homes in Tokyo were analyzed. The general job satisfaction of caregivers proved to be strongly correlated with such factors as frequency of night shifts, relationship with supervisors and length of employment, feeling of self-esteem and motive for taking the present job, satisfaction with work itself and tension and/or frustration experienced in working with the aged, and education. Such factors as cognition of the necessity of the aged services and knowledge of ageing and old people did not have any great impact on general job satisfaction of caregivers. These findings suggest the necessity of improving work conditions and human relations in workplace, the importance of attitudes and feelings of caregivers when hiring them, and the necessity of the adequate cognition and knowledge in working with the aged in nursing homes.