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temperature screener

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Temperature screeners are responsible for checking the temperature of guests, staff or visitors entering the premises of an organisation or public spaces, as a measure to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in private and public spaces.

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Competences
16
Groups
3
Essential
14
Optional
2

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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Sector-specific

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customer service

Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.

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2 competences
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.

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workplace sanitation

The importance of a clean, sanitary workspace for example through use of hand disinfectant and sanitizer, in order to minimise infection risk between colleagues or when working with children.

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Essential skills and competences 11 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
ensure safety regulations in dealing with infectious diseases

Ensure hygiene and safety regulations in clinic or hospital whenever a contagious patient is brought in, dealing with infectious diseases and patient quarantine procedures.

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Sector-specific

4 competences
apply social distancing protocols

Ensure everyone is keeping a certain physical distance in indoor or outdoor spaces to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

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interview people

Interview people in a range of different circumstances.

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measure temperature

Use a temperature measuring device to measure the temperature of people.

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provide protective equipment against infectious diseases

Make available to others personal protective equipment against infectious diseases such as masks, hand gels and gloves.

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Cross-sector

6 competences
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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execute working instructions

Understand, interpret and properly apply work instructions regarding different tasks in the workplace.

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greet guests

Welcome guests in a friendly manner in a certain place.

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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.

Scope note
Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
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observe confidentiality

Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.

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wear appropriate protective gear

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

1 competence
health records management

The procedures and importance of record keeping in a healthcare system such as hospitals or clinics, the information systems used to keep and process records and how to achieve maximum accuracy of records.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
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.

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