ensure private property security
Make sure that gates and doors are locked, windows are closed and alarm systems are active, in order to prevent burglaries or theft.
House sitters move in the house of their employers in order to maintain security of the property during their absence. They monitor entrance areas and prevent unauthorized persons from entering the house, inspect conditions of the facility such as plumbing and heating and contact repairers if necessary. House sitters may also do some cleaning activities, forward mail and pay bills.
Competences and skills
26 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
2 competencesmonitor building security
Check on a regular basis that the building's doors, windows, and locks are properly and securely closed and that no hazards are likely to happen.
register information on arrivals and departures
Write down information about visitors, patrons or employees, such as identity, the company they represent and time of arrival or departure.
Cross-sector
5 competencescollect mail
Empty the letter box on a regular basis, organising it on importance and deal with urgent mail.
disseminate messages to people
Receive, process, and pass messages to people coming from phone calls, faxes, postal, and emails.
follow verbal instructions
Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.
follow written instructions
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
promote human rights
Promote and respect human rights and diversity in light of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of autonomous individuals, taking into account their opinions, beliefs and values, and the international and national codes of ethics, as well as the ethical implications of healthcare provision, ensuring their right to privacy and honouring for the confidentiality of healthcare information.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencecredit card payments
The methods involving payment done through credit cards.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesexecute inspection walkway
Carry out a route in order to verify if all the doors and windows are closed.
feed pets
Make sure that pets are given appropriate food and water on time.
maintain pool cleanliness
Regularly supervise the state of the pool, remove debris or rubbish and keep the deck of the pool clean and safe.
nurse plants
Determine the need for nursing activities and carry out nursing by cultivating, maintaining, watering and spraying the plants and trees manually or using appropriate equipment, taking into account the plant species and following safety requirements.
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provide dog walking services
Provide dog-walking services, including activities such as agreement of services with the customer, selection and use of handling equipment, interaction with the dog, and safe and responsible dog walking.'
provide home pet sitting services
Provide pet sitting services in the home or property of the animal's owner. Account for the security and integrity of the premises and follow specific owner requirements for the care of the animal in the provision of the service.
use gardening equipment
Use gardening equipment such as clippers, sprayers, mowers, chainsaws, complying to health and safety regulations.
vacuum surfaces
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and small particles from floors, drapes, carpets or furniture.
Cross-sector
9 competencesapply company policies
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
clean rooms
Clean rooms by cleaning glasswork and windows, polishing furniture, vacuuming carpets, scrubing hard floors, and removing garbage.
clean surfaces
Disinfect surfaces in accordance with sanitary standards.
- Scope note
- Including walls, floors, tables, kitchen and service equipment
communicate by telephone
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
comply with legal regulations
Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.
drive vehicles
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
handle veterinary emergencies
Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.
park vehicles
Park motorised vehicles without compromising the integrity of vehicles and safety of people.
stay alert
Stay focused and alert at all times; react quickly in the case of unexpected events. Concentrate and do not get distracted performing a task over a long period of time.