V Skill HF-D9.1-005 sector-specific 7 skills

Safe lifting and moving in care

Moves and supports clients using lifting technique and aids in such a way that the load on client and care worker stays limited.

How hrmforce measures this

Structured workplace observation with a form based on behavioural anchors.

Level	Behaviour at this level
N1 Guided	Moves a client under guidance with the prescribed aid, following the instruction of the designated specialist. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task
N3 Proficient	Independently selects technique and aid for a client with limited mobility and instructs colleagues on the spot. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process
N5 Leading	Sets the policy on physical load, analyses incident figures and brings the institution to a demonstrably lower load. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession

N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.

These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.

T	Skill	Definition	Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
T	Operating a patient hoist Patient hoist	Deploys a passive or active patient hoist for a transfer and checks the sling, attachment points and weight limit.	stable
V	Applying transfer techniques Patient transfer technique	Moves a client from bed to chair or to the bed edge using a safe and natural movement pattern.	stable
T	Using slide sheets and turntables Transfer aids	Selects and uses small aids such as slide sheets, turntables or walkers to reduce friction and lifting load.	stable
K	Applying physical load guidelines in care Manual handling standards	Assesses with a load gauge or practice guideline whether a task stays within the physical load standard for care.	stable
V	Encouraging client mobility Mobility promotion	Lets a client move independently as much as possible when standing, walking and sitting and gives only targeted support.	rising
V	Working ergonomically at the bedside Ergonomic work posture	Sets bed height, working space and own posture so that the back and shoulders are loaded as little as possible.	stable
V	Handling a fall or lifting incident Fall incident response	Acts after a fall or failed transfer according to protocol, checks the client and reports the incident.	stable