APMR agent (for people with reduced mobility)
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I accompany people with reduced mobility, maximizing their safety and well-being during the journey I make with them.
What is the role of an APMR agent?
The APMR agent (Agent d'Accompagnement des Personnes à Mobilité Réduite) plays a central role in assisting people with reduced mobility, whether they are disabled, ill or elderly passengers. Its main aim is toensure a smooth and pleasant journey, guaranteeing their safety, comfort and well-being throughout the journey. He/she accompanies passengers through the various areas of the airport/, during baggage check-in and security checks, while paying particular attention to document matching. With a command of sign language and English in some cases, the agent ensures effective communication with passengers, reinforcing their autonomy and their care in complete serenity.
My missions and responsibilities
as an APMR agent
I'm responsible for assisting people with reduced mobility
I take care of people with reduced mobility when they arrive on site
I pass the controls in compliance with the procedures in force,
I manage some essential tasks in parallel:
I take care of all the administrative formalities for your departure,
I carry out regular inventories,
I maintain the entire wheelchair fleet.
What environment will I be working in?
I carry out these missions in a variety of environments where accessibility and support are essential for people with reduced mobility.
- Airports: I play a key role in accompanying passengers throughout their journey, from baggage check-in to boarding, through security checks and the various areas of the airport. I also oversee arrival at the airport, ensuring a smooth and pleasant journey.
- Railway and bus stations: In these transit areas, I assist passengers with reduced mobility to get on and off trains or buses, while ensuring their comfort and safety during the journey.
- Hospitals and care centers: In some cases, I can work in healthcare facilities to accompany patients with reduced mobility as they move around the facilities.
- Events and public places: I can also be present at major events (concerts, conferences) or public places (museums, shopping malls) to guarantee access and support for people with disabilities.
- Public transport: On public transport networks, I make sure that people with reduced mobility can travel in good conditions, in particular by using adapted vehicles.
These missions are mainly concentrated in areas where people with reduced mobility need special assistance to move around safely and with ease.
My core competencies
Know-how
Excellent elocution
Organizational skills
Sense of responsibility
Know-how
Empathy
Initiative
Politeness
Rigor
Sense of service
The advantages of my job
- Societal: I build strong human relationships with the people I work with, and my missions focus on inclusion and accessibility.
- Growth: my sector is booming and offers great prospects
How do I become an APMR agent?
Becoming an APMR agent (Agent d'Accompagnement des Personnes à Mobilité Réduite) requires both technical and human skills. This profession, crucial to guaranteeing the accessibility and autonomy of people with disabilities or reduced mobility, is attracting more and more individuals eager to contribute to the well-being and safety of passengers. However, having a good sense of service and empathy is not enough for this profession.You don't need a diploma to work as an escort for people with reduced mobility, but certain training courses will enable you to progress more rapidly within the company:
Training to become an APMR agent
- Titre professionnel de conducteur accompagnateur de personnes à mobilité réduite (vocational qualification for drivers accompanying people with reduced mobility ): this training prepares drivers to specialize in transporting and accompanying people with reduced mobility (PMR). This qualification enables you to acquire the skills needed to transport elderly, disabled or sick people, or those with temporary mobility problems, in complete safety, while providing them with appropriate, caring support.
My career prospects
Branch operating functions
Managerial functions
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