Description
Be with people to do stuff together, such as talking, playing games or having a drink.
Alternative labels
hang out with
stay with
accompany
keeping company
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Keep company is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Home care aide: Home care aides provide personal assistance and promote autonomy, on a daily basis to individuals who are unable to take care of themselves due to illness, ageing or disability. They assist them with personal hygiene, feeding, communication or medication according to the health care professional’s instructions.
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. 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.
Optional skill
Keep company is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Keep company – ESCO
