disability care
The specific methods and practices used in providing care to people with physical, intellectual and learning disabilities.
Nurse assistants provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. They perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, move patients or change linens and may transfer or transport patients.
Competences and skills
60 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesperson centred care
The person centered care approach involves treating patients as equal partners in the planning and developing of care, patients and their needs being at the core of all decisions.
Cross-sector
5 competencesfirst aid
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
health care legislation
The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.
hygiene in a health care setting
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical equipment used and infection control methods.
nursing principles
The ethics, the codes of conduct, the philosophy of nursing, the philosophy of human rights and nursing theories and concepts.
nursing science
The factors that influence human health and the therapeutic interventions that promote health with the purpose to improve individual`s mental and physical health.
Essential skills and competences 29 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
14 competencesaccept own accountability
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
advise on healthcare users' informed consent
Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.
apply nursing care in long-term care
Enable the promotion and the development of nursing care in long term care, co-morbidity and in situations of dependency in order to maintain individuals’ personal autonomy and relationships with the environment in each moment of the health/illness process.
apply person-centred care
Treat individuals as partners in planning, developing and assessing care, to make sure it is appropriate for their needs. Put them and their caregivers at the heart of all decisions.
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
Apply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening and medical devices in daily practice, as they are recognized by the national professional associations and authorities.
contribute to continuity of health care
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
ensure safety of healthcare users
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
implement nursing care
Implement nursing care when treating patients in order to improve their health situation. Carry out advanced treatment, diagnostic and invasive interventions as related to the field of specialisation.
monitor basic patients signs
Monitor and analyse basic patient vital signs as vital signs of heart, respiration, and blood pressure. Take action by reporting them to the nurse.
plan nursing care
Plan care, defining nursing objectives, deciding on nursing measures to be taken, paying attention to health education and preventative measures and ensuring continuity and fullness of care with the aim of improving the quality of nursing care.
provide basic support to patients
Support patients and citizens with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, comfort, mobilisation and feeding needs.
solve problems in healthcare
Carry out actions, by previously identifying and analysing problems, that facilitate seeking the most beneficial solution for the patient, the family and the community, reaching objectives, improving outcomes and keeping the quality of their work.
work in multidisciplinary health teams
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
work with nursing staff
Work together with nurses and other health professionals in supporting the delivery of basic patient care.
Cross-sector
15 competencesaddress problems critically
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods of tackling the situation.
apply sustainability principles in health care
Take into account the sustainability principles in healthcare and strive for the rational use of resources.
communicate in healthcare
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
communicate with nursing staff
Communicate with nurses and other health professionals ensuring the delivery of quality and safe patient care.
comply with legislation related to health care
Comply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.
empathise with the healthcare user
Understand the background of clients` and patients’ symptoms, difficulties and behaviour. Be empathetic about their issues; showing respect and reinforcing their autonomy, self-esteem and independence. Demonstrate a concern for their welfare and handle according to the personal boundaries, sensitivities, cultural differences and preferences of the client and patient in mind.
follow clinical guidelines
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
identify abnormalities
Identify what is normal and abnormal concerning the well-being of patients, through experience and instruction, reporting to the nurses what is abnormal.
implement fundamentals of nursing
Implement the nursing theoretical and methodological fundamentals and principles, basic nursing interventions on scientific evidence and the resources available.
interact with healthcare users
Communicate with clients and their carer’s, with the patient’s permission, to keep them informed about the clients’ and patients’ progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
listen actively
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
promote inclusion
Promote and respect diversity, and advocate for equal treatment of genders, ethnicities and minority groups in organisations in order to prevent discrimination and ensure inclusion and a positive environment.
provide professional care in nursing
Provide professional care, adequate to the health and nursing care needs of the individuals, families and groups, taking into account the scientific developments, as well as the quality and safety requirements established in accordance with the legal/professional conduct regulations.
respond to changing situations in health care
Cope with pressure and respond appropriately and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations in healthcare.
support nurses
Support nurses with the preparation and delivery of diagnostic and treatment interventions.
Optional knowledge 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesacute care
The type of care administered to patients for a brief and critical sequence of illness such as trauma or recovery from surgery.
palliative care
The methods of pain relief and quality of life improvement for the patients with serious illnesses.
safe management of medicines
The methods and principles required to handle, store and prescribe medication with the aim of improving the safety and quality of medication usage.
Cross-sector
14 competencesadolescence medicine
Topics related to the adolescent period of development such as sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancy, contraception, substance abuse, menstrual disorders, acnee, eating disorders.
disability types
The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.
general medicine
General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
geriatrics
Geriatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
human anatomy
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human lifespan.
human physiology
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
infection control
The routes of transmission and methods of preventing spread of common and important infecting organisms together with the methods available for sterilisation and disinfection of pathogenic organisms in the prevention of infection.
innovation in nursing
The methods and tools used to bring about innovative changes and quality improvement in the nursing field.
medicines
The medicines, their nomenclature and the substances used in the manufacture of medicines.
paediatrics
Paediatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
pathology
The components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.
- Scope note
- Excludes .
pharmacology
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
primary care
The regular, routine medical care provided to patients, usually performed by a physician or a nurse, that leads to a decision on the following course of action required to solve the health problem of the patient.
resuscitation
The emergency procedure applied to individuals with no pulse to restore them to consciousness.
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesdistribute meals to patients
Provide meals to patients or residents, following the dietary requirements and medical prescriptions.
follow-up patients with heart attack
Ensure follow-up care following a heart attack, such as examining the patient at regular intervals.
perform diagnostic testing for allergies
Perform diagnostic testing for allergies to drugs, vaccines, or other substances used in medicinal treatment.
perform venous cannulation
Place a cannula inside the patient's vein to provide venous access. It allows many practices such as sampling of blood, administration of fluids, medications, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
use electronic health records in nursing
Use electronic health records to document nursing assessment, diagnosis, interventions and outcomes based on comparable nursing classification systems and nursing taxonomy.
digital
Cross-sector
2 competencesdeal with emergency care situations
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
promote a positive image of nursing
Present and preserve a positive image of nursing in specific environments of the healthcare and educational spectra.