Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
residential home older adult care worker
ESCO occupation · 63 essential, 0 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
communicate with social service users
apply socially just working principles
prevent social problems
older adults' needs
undertake risk assessment of clients
accept own accountability
assist disabled individuals to participate in community activities
social sciences
apply holistic approach within social services
apply problem solving in social service
meet standards of practice in social services
protect vulnerable social service users
provide social counselling
work within communities
support social service users with specific communication needs
report on social development
manage stress in organisation
company policies
monitor service users' health
support social service users' positiveness
assist social service users with physical disabilities
support service users to use technological aids
conduct interview in social service
adhere to organisational guidelines
maintain the trust of service users
assess social service users' situation
social justice
work in a multicultural environment in health care
apply quality standards in social services
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
support service users in developing skills
customer service
undertake continuous professional development in social work
maintain privacy of service users
review social service plan
support social service users in skills management
involve service users and carers in care planning
advocate for social service users
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
promote social change
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
assist social service users in formulating complaints
refer service users to community resources
delegate activities
apply organisational techniques
support harmed social service users
build helping relationship with social service users
tolerate stress
listen actively
manage social crisis
encourage social service users to preserve their independence in their daily activities
promote inclusion
comply with legislation in social services
maintain records of work with service users
relate empathetically
apply person-centred care
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves
apply decision making within social work
legal requirements in the social sector
handle conflicts
promote service users' rights
Other matches: residential home adult care worker · residential home young people care worker · residential care home worker · care at home worker · residential childcare worker
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actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.