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spa attendant

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Spa attendants interact with guests at the reception desk to provide indications and explain the available services in the spa center. They are also in charge of cleaning the spa rooms after use, maintaining storage area cleanliness and restocking clean towels. Spa attendants monitor the security of the facility and are responsible for selling the products and services available such as treatment packages.

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Competences
40
Groups
4
Essential
21
Optional
19

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40 ESCO relations
Essential knowledge 2 competences

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Sector-specific

1 competence
types of spa

Field of information which distinguishes different kinds of spa such as thermal, hammam, medical, ayurvedic, relaxation, destination and traditional spas. These practices differ in treatments, therapies, services, programmes and provisions.

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1 competence
quality standards

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

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Essential skills and competences 19 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
clean spa work areas

Set up and use equipment to clean spa work areas and to work with the recommended temperatures and humidity levels to cleanse wet spa treatment areas. Avoid the spread of infections and possible risks.

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Sector-specific

7 competences
allocate locker space

Provide clients with locker rooms and locker keys to secure their belongings in the facility, keeping track of the available space left.

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guarantee customer satisfaction

Handle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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keep up to date with spa products

Keep up to date with new spa products such as certain oil and nail products being introduced by the market, and implement their benefits in the company or facility.

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maintain personal hygiene standards when cleaning

Make sure to keep yourself clean and tidy and wear protective equipment when performing cleaning activities, as required by the health and safety procedures of the task or the organisation.

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monitor stock level

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

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provide athletic equipment to clients

Supply towels, bathing suits and other equipment and supplies to clients in the spa or swimming facility.

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restock towels

Renew the stock of towels and spa products in both men and locker rooms as in the pool area. Remove these to the designated areas and launder towels, robes and sandals if needed.

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Cross-sector

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clean building floors

Clean the floors and stairways of buildings by sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping them, according to hygienic and organisational standards.

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ensure sanitation

Keep workspaces and equipment free from dirt, infection, and disease by removing waste, trash and providing for appropriate cleaning.

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greet guests

Welcome guests in a friendly manner in a certain place.

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handle customer complaints

Administer complaints and negative feedback from customers in order to address concerns and where applicable provide a quick service recovery.

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maintain cleaning equipment

Clean and preserve the equipment and material used for cleaning purposes in a proper state.

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maintain customer service

Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.

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Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
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order supplies

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

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organise on-site amenities

Ensure that necessary daily amenities for visitors, vendors, expositors, and public in general are given and functioning properly. Ensure provision of reception, parking, toilets, catering, and accommodation amenities.

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process payments

Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attention to safety and the protection of personal data.

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sell products

Encourage sales by identifying the customer’s buying needs and by promoting benefits and features of the organisation’s products. Respond to and resolve customer objections and agree to mutually beneficial terms and conditions.

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sell services

Encourage sales by identifying the customer’s buying needs and by promoting benefits and features of the organisation’s services. Respond to and resolve customer objections and agree to mutually beneficial terms and conditions.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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company policies

The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.

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Cross-sector

2 competences
health, safety and hygiene legislation

The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

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personal protective equipment

Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.

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Optional skills and competences 16 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

7 competences
collect items for laundry service

Collect the dirty pieces of clothing or other linen within the facility and send them to the laundry service.

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ensure health and safety of customers

Promote and maintain a culture of health, safety and security among your customers by maintaining policies and procedures for the protection of vulnerable participants and when necessary, dealing with suspicions of possible abuse.

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ensure health and safety of staff

Promote and maintain a culture of health, safety and security among the staff by maintaining policies and procedures for the protection of vulnerable participants and when necessary, dealing with suspicions of possible abuse.

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oversee spa maintenance

Inspect, direct and execute preventive maintenance and repair of spa facilities. Check for the proper functioning and availability of equipment and supplies. Contact and coordinate on-site maintenance of contractors and their operational costs.

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plan spa services

Direct diverse spa services and programs according to company or facility quality standards and guidelines.

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produce sales reports

Maintain records of calls made and products sold over a given time frame, including data regarding sales volumes, number of new accounts contacted and the costs involved.

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restock toilet facilities' supplies

Make sure that toilet supplies such as soap and toilet paper are always available for customer use.

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Cross-sector

9 competences
analyse goal progress

Analyse the steps which have been taken in order to reach the organisation's goals in order to assess the progress which has been made, the feasibility of the goals, and to ensure the goals can be met according to deadlines.

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assist guest departure

Aid guests during their departure, receive feedback on satisfaction and invite guests to come back once more.

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control temperature

Measure and adjust temperature of a given space or object.

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implement marketing strategies

Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.

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maintain work area cleanliness

Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.

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manage health and safety standards

Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

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manage infection control in the facility

Implement a set of measures to prevent and control infections, formulating and establishing health and safety procedures and policies.

Scope note
Includes procedures such as hand washing, disinfection and proper skin care, universal hygiene precautions, collection and handling of laboratory specimens, segregation and disposal of waste materials, decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment, reporting and treatment of sharps injuries, and dealing with blood and body fluid spillages.
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provide customer follow-up services

Register, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.

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respond to customers' inquiries

Answer customers' questions about itineraries, rates and reservations in person, by mail, by e-mail and on the phone.

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