disability care
The specific methods and practices used in providing care to people with physical, intellectual and learning disabilities.
Home care aides provide personal assistance and promote autonomy, on a daily basis to individuals who are unable to take care of themselves due to illness, ageing or disability. They assist them with personal hygiene, feeding, communication or medication according to the health care professional's instructions.
Competences and skills
50 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesfirst response
The procedures of pre-hospital care for medical emergencies, such as first aid, resuscitation techniques, legal and ethical issues, patient assessment, trauma emergencies.
Cross-sector
2 competencesdisability 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.
older adults' needs
The physical, mental, and social needs of frail, older adults.
Essential skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
11 competencesaccompany people
Chaperon individuals on trips, to events or appointments or to go shopping.
assist disable passengers
Use appropriate safety procedures to operate lifts and secure wheelchairs and other assistive devices while assisting physically disabled travellers.
buy groceries
Purchase ingredients, products and tools that are necessary for daily housekeeping activities.
- Scope note
- Also online purchases are included.
make the beds
Clean sheets, turn mattresses, plump pillows and change cushions.
monitor patient's health condition
Frequently examine the mental or physical health condition of a patient, monitor the use of medication and report on their condition to your superiors or to the patient's family.
prepare ready-made dishes
Prepare snacks and sandwiches or heat up ready-made bar products if requested.
prepare sandwiches
Make filled and open sandwiches, paninis and kebabs.
support individuals to adjust to physical disability
Assist individuals to adjust to the implications of physical disability and to understand the new responsibilities and level of dependency.
tend to elderly people
Help elderly people in their physical, mental, and social needs.
wash the dishes
Wash plates, glasses, silverware and cooking gear used for a meal, by hand or by use of a dish washer. Put everything back in its place afterwards.
wash the laundry
Wash or clean clothes by hand or by use of a washing machine.
Cross-sector
8 competencesapply first response
Respond to medical or trauma emergencies and care for the patient in a manner compliant with health and safety regulations, assessing the legal and ethical issues of the situation, and provide proper pre-hospital care.
assist clients with special needs
Aid clients with special needs following relevant guidelines and special standards. Recognise their needs and accurately respond to them if needed.
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.
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves
Assess the condition of an older patient and decide if he or she needs assistance in taking care of him- or herself to eat or to bathe and in meeting his/hers social and psychological needs.
iron textiles
Pressing and ironing in order to shape or flatten textiles giving them their final finishing appearance. Iron by hand or with steam pressers.
keep company
Be with people to do stuff together, such as talking, playing games or having a drink.
provide in-home support for disabled individuals
Assist individuals with disabilities in their own homes and with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, eating and transport, helping them to achieve independence.
support social service users to live at home
Support social service users to develop their own personal resources and work with them to access additional resources, services and facilities.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencefood allergies
The types of food allergies within the sector, which substances trigger allergies, and how they can be replaced or eliminated (if possible).
Cross-sector
3 competenceshearing disability
Impairment of the ability to discern and process sounds naturally.
mobility disability
Impairment of the ability to physically move naturally.
visual disability
Impairment of the ability to naturally discern and process viewed images.
Optional skills and competences 23 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesprevent domestic accidents
Analyse the risk factors linked to domestic accidents and propose prevention actions or equipments in the care recipients home and surroundings.
promote prevention of social isolation
Promote the use of ICT devices in order to prevent the care recipient to loose contact with his social environment.
digital
Sector-specific
11 competencesassess risks for the elderly
Visit the patient`s home to identify environmental factors that contribute to falls or other injuries of the elderly present.
assist individuals with disabilities in community activities
Facilitate the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the community and support them to establish and maintain relationships through access to community activities, venues and services.
clean household linens
Wash linens such as sheets, towels and table cloths with water and soap or detergent. Clean linens by hand or by the use of a washing machine.
feed pets
Make sure that pets are given appropriate food and water on time.
prepare dietary meals
Prepare and cook special meals, according to the dietary needs or restrictions of the individual or group of people targeted.
promote healthy lifestyle
Provide information to clients about the role of physical activity, modes of exercise and related services and the importance of healthy activities for daily living.
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.'
remove dust
Remove dust from furniture, blinds and windowsills using specialised dust cloths or hand-cleaning items.
use cooking techniques
Apply cooking techniques including grilling, frying, boiling, braising, poaching, baking or roasting.
use food preparation techniques
Apply food preparation techniques including the selecting, washing, cooling, peeling, marinating, preparing of dressings and cutting of ingredients.
vacuum surfaces
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and small particles from floors, drapes, carpets or furniture.
Cross-sector
10 competencesadminister appointments
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
advise on healthy lifestyles
Promote healthy lifestyles, preventive measures and self-care by strengthening empowerment, promoting health and enhancing behaviours and therapeutic compliance, providing patients with the adequate information in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments, medication and nursing care.
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 with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
handle linen in stock
Manage laundered items and store them in safe and hygienic conditions.
lift heavy weights
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
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.
provide first aid
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.