Impact and Issues of Student Employment in Elderly Care Facilities

This study clarified the multifaceted impact of student employment in elderly care facilities on both residents and professional staff. Students mainly supported staff by performing environmental maintenance, and daytime-shift students also took part in care-related duties. Early and late shift students tended to build more resident-led, reciprocal relationships, as their interactions were often initiated by residents themselves. Meanwhile, daytime students’ behavior gradually resembled that of professional staff. If resident-led interaction is to be cultivated as a secondary benefit, future planning must consider thoughtful task allocation and strategic staffing.