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companion

Companions perform housekeeping duties and meal preparation for the people they assist on their own premises such as elderly people or people with special needs or who suffer from an illness.

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DESCRIPTION

Companions perform housekeeping duties and meal preparation for the people they assist on their own premises such as elderly people or people with special needs or who suffer from an illness. They also provide entertainment activities such as playing cards or reading stories. They may do shopping activities as well as punctual transportation to doctor's appointments, etc.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
relate empathetically
empathise with the healthcare user
clean surfaces
OPTIONALOptional competences
drive vehicles
support nurses
buy groceries

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21 SHARED SKILLS

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Skills overview

28total
15 essential
13 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
6

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Quick insight

This role requires 15 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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