mechanical components of vehicles
The mechanical components used in vehicles, their maintenance needs, potential malfunctions and resolution actions.
Patient transport services drivers transfer disabled, vulnerable and elderly patients to and from health care facilities such as hospitals or social care settings. They drive the ambulance and maintain all the related equipment but under non-emergency circumstances.
Competences and skills
25 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competenceslicences regulation
The requirements and rules that must be compliant for a permit or licence.
local geography
The range of physical and geographical properties and descriptions of a local area, by street names and not only.
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencescomplete patient journey records
Record and report on the patients details related to the transportation of the patients within a given time framework.
drive ambulance under non-emergency conditions
Drive and operate ambulance in non-emergency situations, usually to transport patients to various locations, as required by their health condition and the medical indications.
transport allocated patients
Drive and convey the allocated patient to and from their home, hospital and any other treatment center in a caring and professional manner.
Sector-specific
3 competencesassist passengers
Provide help to people getting in and out of their car or any other transportation vehicle, by opening doors, provide physical support or hold belongings. Keep safety measures and procedures in mind.
- Scope note
- This skill applies to any kind of assistance that may be provided to passengers including but not limited to opening doors of the transportation vehicle or assist with belongings.
maintain vehicle appearance
Maintain vehicle appearance by washing, cleaning and performing minor adjustments and repairs.
transfer patients
Use the most appropriate techniques to handle and move patients in and out of an ambulance, hospital bed, wheelchair, etc.
Cross-sector
6 competencesadhere to organisational guidelines
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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.
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.
maintain vehicle service
Monitor the health of vehicles and take measures to optimise service and execute repairs. Communicate with service workshop and dealers.
operate an emergency communication system
Efficiently operate common communication systems used in emergencies, such as base station mobile transmitters and receivers, portable transmitters and receivers, repeaters, cellular phones, pagers, automated vehicle locators, and satellite phones as required.
digital
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 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.
older adults' needs
The physical, mental, and social needs of frail, older adults.
resuscitation
The emergency procedure applied to individuals with no pulse to restore them to consciousness.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceassist patients with special needs
Respond appropriately and communicate effectively with patients with special needs such as learning disabilities and difficulties, physical disabilities, mental illness, memory loss, bereavement, terminal illness, distress or anger.
Cross-sector
5 competencesapply numeracy skills
Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.
assist social service users with physical disabilities
Help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence, assisting in the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
communicate in foreign languages with health service providers
Apply foreign languages in communicating with health service providers such as doctors and nurses.
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.
use foreign languages in patient care
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.