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
home care aide
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
support social service users to live at home
provide in-home support for disabled individuals
assist clients with special needs
disability types
buy groceries
assist social service users with physical disabilities
assist disabled passengers
iron textiles
accompany people
make the beds
prepare sandwiches
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves
apply first response
disability care
first response
support individuals to adjust to physical disability
prepare ready-made dishes
older adults' needs
tend to elderly people
monitor patient's health condition
wash the laundry
wash the dishes
keep company
Optional & specialised skills
clean surfaces
promote prevention of social isolation
assess risks for the elderly
prepare dietary meals
visual disability
feed pets
clean household linens
promote healthy lifestyle
advise patients on health and lifestyle issues
work ergonomically
handle linen in stock
provide first aid
use food preparation techniques
perform dusting activities
mobility disability
listen actively
assist disabled individuals to participate in community activities
hearing disability
provide dog walking services
clean rooms
administer appointments
vacuum surfaces
lift heavy weights
prevent domestic accidents
show social competences
food allergies
use cooking techniques
Other matches: elderly home manager · diet cook · residential care home worker · care at home worker · residential childcare worker
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
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.