Japan hiring qualified Filipino nurses, caregivers

Japan is currently hiring qualified Filipino nurses and caregivers, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said, citing a report from a Japanese agency.

Filipino nurses interested in working in Japan must have Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees, board licenses, and at least three years experience, the Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services (Jicwels) said.

In the meantime, Jicwels is also facilitating the application of Filipino caregivers to Japan.

Applicants need to be a graduate of any four-year course, a certified caregiver by the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) or a graduate of a nursing school with no board license.

Qualified applicants for both positions are also required to secure the following documents, which include a:

* Detailed resume
* Diploma
* Transcript of records
* PRC License
* Employment Certificates
* Valid TESDA Certificate
* Original and photocopy of first page of valid passport
* One 2x2 picture


Applicants from Cebu and Davao can submit the documents at their respective POEA regional offices. - GMANews.TV