Nursing Assistants begin their shifts by reviewing patient assignments and care plans, then proceed to assist patients with personal hygiene tasks like bathing, dressing, and grooming. Throughout the day, they measure and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, documenting any changes for nursing staff review. They help patients with meals, monitor food and fluid intake, and assist with mobility by repositioning bedridden patients or helping them move between beds and examination tables. Administrative duties include restocking patient rooms with supplies, updating patient records, and providing information to visitors about patient status and facility policies.
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail, as patient safety and accurate documentation are critical. They possess strong social orientation and empathy, enabling them to provide compassionate care while establishing meaningful relationships with patients and families. Successful nursing assistants have excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse patients, family members, and healthcare team members. Physical stamina and strength are essential, as the role involves significant lifting, positioning, and standing for extended periods while maintaining focus on patient comfort and safety.
Nursing assistants face low automation risk as their core work activities center on direct human interaction and complex physical care tasks requiring empathy, judgment, and adaptability. While technology may assist with documentation and monitoring through electronic health records and vital sign devices, the fundamental aspects of personal care, emotional support, and hands-on patient assistance remain inherently human-centered. The profession's emphasis on assisting and caring for others, establishing interpersonal relationships, and responding to individual patient needs creates strong barriers to technological replacement.
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| pas | 83 | 0.0135 | wikipedia 100% | |
| medical | 73 | 0.0118 | wikipedia 73% dwas 15% | |
| care | 64 | 0.0104 | wikipedia 73% inference 17% | |
| assistants | 62 | 0.0101 | wikipedia 84% inference 16% | |
| health | 57 | 0.0092 | wikipedia 82% dwas 11% | |
| assistant | 55 | 0.0089 | wikipedia 93% inference 7% | |
| patients | 50 | 0.0081 | dwas 36% onet tasks 34% | |
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| practice | 44 | 0.0071 | wikipedia 95% inference 5% | |
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| services | 19 | 0.0031 | wikipedia 63% onet dimensi 32% | |
| program | 19 | 0.0031 | wikipedia 89% onet dimensi 5% | |
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[Core] [85% incumbents] Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff. DWAs: Record vital statistics or other health information. [Core] [85% incumbents] Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves. DWAs: Assist patients with daily activities. [Core] [85% incumbents] Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff. DWAs: Record vital statistics or other health information. [Core] [85% incumbents] Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper. DWAs: Stock medical or patient care supplies. [Core] [85% incumbents] Provide information, such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers. DWAs: Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients. [Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation. DWAs: Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety. | Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables. [Core] [84% incumbents] Turn or reposition bedridden patients. DWAs: Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables. [Core] [84% incumbents] Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet. DWAs: Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. [Core] [84% incumbents] Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers. DWAs: Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables. [Core] [84% incumbents] Supply, collect, or empty bedpans. DWAs: Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards. [Core] [84% incumbents] Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities. DWAs: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. [Core] [84% incumbents] Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination. DWAs: Assist patients with daily activities. [Supplemental] [84% incumbents] Set up treating or testing equipment, such as oxygen tents, portable radiograph (x-ray) equipment, or overhead irrigation bottles, as directed by a physician or nurse. DWAs: Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use. [Supplemental] [84% incumbents] Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse. DWAs: Give medications or immunizations. | Administer basic health care or medical treatments. [Supplemental] [84% incumbents] Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician. DWAs: Apply bandages, dressings, or splints. [Supplemental] [84% incumbents] Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel. DWAs: Transport biological or other medical materials. [Core] [83% incumbents] Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs. DWAs: Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients. | Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information. [Core] [83% incumbents] Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink. DWAs: Feed patients. [Core] [83% incumbents] Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising. DWAs: Assist patients with daily activities. [Core] [83% incumbents] Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses. DWAs: Monitor patients to detect health problems. | Record vital statistics or other health information. [Core] [83% incumbents] Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements. DWAs: Assist patients with daily activities. [Core] [83% incumbents] Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support. DWAs: Interview patients to gather medical information. [Core] [83% incumbents] Prepare or serve food trays. DWAs: Feed patients. [Core] [83% incumbents] Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility. DWAs: Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids. [Core] [83% incumbents] Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas. DWAs: Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms. [Core] [83% incumbents] Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care. DWAs: Operate medical equipment. | Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures. [Core] [82% incumbents] Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine. DWAs: Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment. [Core] [82% incumbents] Change bed linens or make beds. DWAs: Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms. [Core] [82% incumbents] Record height or weight of patients. DWAs: Record vital statistics or other health information. [Core] [82% incumbents] Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. DWAs: Move patients to or from treatment areas. [Core] [81% incumbents] Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum. DWAs: Collect biological specimens from patients. [Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays. DWAs: Stock medical or patient care supplies. [Supplemental] [79% incumbents] Explain medical instructions to patients or family members. DWAs: Explain technical medical information to patients.
--- SKILLS --- Active Listening (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems. Science (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. --- KNOWLEDGE --- Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.92 lvl:4.43) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic Administration and Management (imp:3.34 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, English Language (imp:3.27 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea Public Safety and Security (imp:3.16 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.15 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i Education and Training (imp:3.10 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.02 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r Psychology (imp:2.95 lvl:3.51) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.73 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.66 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra Administrative (imp:2.61 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce Law and Government (imp:2.41 lvl:2.12) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat Transportation (imp:2.40 lvl:1.94) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea Mathematics (imp:2.36 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl Sales and Marketing (imp:2.30 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products Mechanical (imp:2.25 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main Computers and Electronics (imp:2.24 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput Telecommunications (imp:2.22 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te Production and Processing (imp:2.20 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.20 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their Economics and Accounting (imp:2.17 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar Foreign Language (imp:2.16 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu Communications and Media (imp:2.09 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m Food Production (imp:2.07 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food Engineering and Technology (imp:1.95 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th Chemistry (imp:1.90 lvl:1.51) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a Biology (imp:1.88 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd Design (imp:1.83 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of Physics (imp:1.78 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, Building and Construction (imp:1.68 lvl:0.98) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r History and Archeology (imp:1.65 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi Fine Arts (imp:1.62 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform Geography (imp:1.56 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an --- ABILITIES --- Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Static Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Written Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti Manual Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance. Time Sharing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so Perceptual Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o Reaction Time (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs. Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo Spatial Orientation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher Rate Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated. Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions. Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting. --- WORK ACTIVITIES --- Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.56 lvl:4.56) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe Getting Information (imp:4.16 lvl:3.36) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.13 lvl:3.57) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.05 lvl:3.47) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.93 lvl:4.15) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.81 lvl:3.39) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.75 lvl:5.17) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.70 lvl:4.46) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.59 lvl:2.68) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.55 lvl:2.99) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.54 lvl:3.32) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.50 lvl:2.64) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.49 lvl:2.92) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.46 lvl:4.36) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.40 lvl:3.72) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your Processing Information (imp:3.33 lvl:3.69) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.32 lvl:3.24) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr Thinking Creatively (imp:3.25 lvl:3.77) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.17 lvl:3.53) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.15 lvl:2.38) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.11 lvl:3.17) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. Working with Computers (imp:3.08 lvl:2.83) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.94 lvl:2.54) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.90 lvl:2.69) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.89 lvl:2.26) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.81 lvl:2.86) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.67 lvl:1.95) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.63 lvl:2.16) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.57 lvl:2.65) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.49 lvl:1.56) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.34 lvl:1.60) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.29 lvl:1.92) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.28 lvl:1.61) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.22 lvl:1.52) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.15 lvl:1.42) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.08 lvl:1.99) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.97 lvl:1.43) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.94 lvl:1.67) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.94 lvl:1.58) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an --- WORK STYLES --- Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Attention to Detail (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Cooperation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Social Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Empathy (imp:2.97) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Cooperation (imp:2.78) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Optimism (imp:2.22) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Attention to Detail (imp:2.22) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Integrity (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Social Orientation (imp:2.15) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. Sincerity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Self-Control (imp:2.02) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res Sincerity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Stress Tolerance (imp:1.93) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Cautiousness (imp:1.69) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Humility (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Adaptability (imp:1.22) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Initiative (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Achievement Orientation (imp:0.71) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Self-Confidence (imp:0.71) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.25) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.14) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Innovation (imp:-0.08) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. --- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS --- Service Orientation (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people. Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others. Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Teaching others how to do something. Operations Monitoring (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Operation and Control (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes. Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
--- NATIONAL WAGES --- total_employment : 1,448,910 annual_median : $42,260 annual_pct10 : $33,940 annual_pct25 : $37,260 annual_pct75 : $47,220 annual_pct90 : $51,980 annual_mean : $42,700 hourly_median : $20.32 --- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION --- highest_state : Oregon ($49,830) lowest_state : Puerto Rico ($22,850) dispersion_ratio : 2.181x --- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) --- Health Care and Social Assistance emp: 1,336,230 median: $ 41,290 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp: 48,650 median: $ 47,810 Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp: 46,880 median: $ 47,050 Educational Services emp: 12,620 median: $ 42,630 Management of Companies and Enterprises emp: 2,220 median: $ 42,800 Other Services (except Public Administration) emp: 1,210 median: $ 42,900 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp: 430 median: $ 46,920 Retail Trade emp: 120 median: $ 34,190 Finance and Insurance emp: 40 median: $ 60,710 --- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (9 total) --- Health Care and Social Assistance emp: 1,336,230 median: $ 41,290 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp: 48,650 median: $ 47,810 Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp: 46,880 median: $ 47,050 Educational Services emp: 12,620 median: $ 42,630 Management of Companies and Enterprises emp: 2,220 median: $ 42,800 Other Services (except Public Administration) emp: 1,210 median: $ 42,900 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp: 430 median: $ 46,920 Retail Trade emp: 120 median: $ 34,190 Finance and Insurance emp: 40 median: $ 60,710
exact_match_status : found matched_title : Physician assistant match_score : 0.7027 wikidata_qid : Q718927 word_count : 6,200 wikipedia_url : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physician_assistant license : CC BY-SA 4.0 fetched_at : 2026-06-02T21:51:40.698822Z --- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT --- A physician assistant or physician associate (PA) is a type of non-physician practitioner. While these job titles are used internationally, there is significant variation in training and scope of practice from country to country, and sometimes between smaller jurisdictions such as states or provinces. Depending on location, PAs practice semi-autonomously under the supervision of a physician, or autonomously perform a subset of medical services classically provided by physicians. The educational model was initially based upon the accelerated training of physicians in the United States during the shortage of qualified medical providers during World War II. Since then, the use of PAs has spread to at least 16 countries around the world. In the US, PAs may diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and serve as a principal healthcare provider. In many states PAs are required to have a direct agreement with a physician. In the UK, PAs were introduced in 2003. They support the work of the healthcare team, but are dependent clinicians requiring supervision from a physician. They cannot prescribe medications nor request ionising radiation investigations (e.g., x-ray) in the UK. PAs are widely used in Canada. The model began during the Korean War and transitioned to the present concept in 2002. Skills and scope of privileges are similar to those in the US. == Title and professional identity == The occupational title of physician assistant and physician associate originated in the United States in 1967 at Duke University. The role has been adopted in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, India, Israel, Bulgaria, Myanmar, Switzerland, Liberia, Ghana, and by analogous names throughout Africa, each with their own nomenclature and education structure. In Malawi they are called clinical officers. Most of them study clinical medicine at the Malawi College of Health Sciences and other colleges within the country. In 2021, the American Academy of Physician Assistants voted to rename itself the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and adopted "physician associate" as the preferred professional designation. U.S. state governments such as the one in Oregon have begun to implement statutory changes to reflect the name change in Oregon. The move has been controversial; critics of the name change feel the word "associate" could be misleading for patients trying to understand PAs' scope of practice, while proponents feel it better conveys the profession's collaborative and independent roles. == Services == Depending on jurisdiction, a physician assistant or associates may: conduct patient interviews and take medical histories conduct physical examinations, including the interpretation of clinical signs order and interpret diagnostic tests and exams (As per International labour Organisation code) diagnose illnesses formulate treatment plans coordinate and manage care perform medical procedures prescribe medications (As per International labour organisation norms if any) conduct clinical research provide patient counselling offer advice on preventative health care first assist in surgery Can serve as a clinical tutor/Demonstrator, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor (depending on academic qualifications along with experience). In Administrative sector, can serve as principal/Director, Dean etc. as per experience & Qualifications. == Scope of practice and regulation == Physician assistant scope of practice vary by country and state. Physician assistant practice laws in a majority of US states have been updated in recent years to give PAs more autonomy and reduce onerous supervision language. A few states now allow PAs to practice under a "collaborative" agreement rather than with direct physician supervision. In the UK, the General Medical Council (GMC) has become the official regulator of physician associates in December 2024. England's 2025 Leng Review also recommended standard national policies, including a specific supervision model and a unique PA uniform to distinguish PAs from doctors. == Workplaces == Physician assistants or associates train to work in settings such as hospitals, clinics and other types of health facilities, or virtually via telemedicine. PAs are commonly found working in teaching and research as well as hospital administration and other clinical environments. PAs may practice in primary care or Health Sciences specialties, including emergency medicine, surgery and cardiology. == Employment growth and compensation == Physician assistant job growth in the 21st century has been substantial. In the United States, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that "demand for PAs is expected to grow 27% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations". Median annual wages for U.S. physician assistants have increased to over $130,000 and are higher still in surgical and emergency medicine subspecialties. A number of sources have reported that the increasing demand for physician assistants is a result of physician shortages in primary care and increased use of team-based models of care. == Training == Physician assistant (or associate) education is shorter than the medical degree required to become a physician (MD/DO). Most PAs in the United States have completed 4 years of undergraduate training followed by 2–3 years of Master's-level training, including both didactic training and clinical training. The didactic portions usually include microbiology, genetics, clinical anatomy and physiology, clinical pathophysiology, clinical medicine, clinical pharmacology, patient history & physical exam, clinical problem-solving, women's health, and applied clinical skills. The clinical year usually entails of 4-8 week rotations in surgery, family medicine, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, psychiatry, internal medicine, pediatrics, and other rotations depending on the school. In total, most United States PA Master's programs come out to about 100 semester credit hours (ranging from 95 to 122) or 150 quarter hours. After training and graduation, most PAs in the US take the PANCE for board certification. The PANCE is a 300-question exam (five 60-question blocks) covering a wide variety of medical topics, assessing for entry-level competency of a PA. Unlike an MD, a PA's training typically does not involve residency training, although this is increasingly offered in a variety of specialties. Renewal of certification is usually required every few years, varying by jurisdiction. In the US, many states require PAs to submit CME hours to demonstrate they are staying up to date for licensure renewal. The National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA) requires 100 CME hours every 2 years to maintain certification. Every 10 years, the NCCPA requires PAs to take the PANRE (four 60-question blocks taken at once) or PANRE-LA (taken between years 7 and 9 of practice, consisting of twelve 25-question blocks), an exam that aims to test the competency of practicing PAs. Some PAs go on to get doctorates (DMS/DMSc/DScPAS). These doctorates are professional doctorates most similar to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), but do not necessarily increase medical knowledge or scope of practice. While programs based in the United States have some level of variability, these doctorate programs are largely focused in academic research, health administration, and health leadership education. == Diversity and representation == The PA profession in the United States continues to have recruitment and diversity issues, with the physician assistant workforce remaining predominantly white and male. A 2025 report by the Milbank Memorial Fund discovered that approximately 3.5% of recent PA graduates self-identified as Black, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander, while about 6.4% of recent graduates self-identified as --- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) --- Title: Unlicensed assistive personnel (similarity: 0.4167) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unlicensed_assistive_personnel QID: Q1078096 Extract: Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), including certified nursing assistants and home health aides, are paraprofessionals who assist individuals with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other health care needs with their activities of daily living (ADLs). UAPs also provide bedside care—in Title: Nursing home (similarity: 0.5333) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing_home QID: Q837142 Extract: A nursing home is a facility for the residential care of older people, senior citizens, or disabled people. Nursing homes may also be referred to as care homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), rest homes, long-term care facilities or more informally old people's homes. Often, these terms have slig Title: Nursing (similarity: 0.5600) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing QID: Q121176 Extract: Nursing is a health care profession that "integrates the art and science of caring and focuses on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and human functioning; prevention of illness and injury; facilitation of healing; and alleviation of suffering through compassionate presence". Title: Travel nursing (similarity: 0.4375) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel_nursing QID: Q7835958 Extract: Travel nursing is a nursing assignment concept that developed in response to the nursing shortage in the United States in the 1970s. This business supplies nurses who travel to work in temporary nursing positions, mostly in hospitals. While travel nursing historically refers specifically to the nurs Title: Military Nursing Service (similarity: 0.4762) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Nursing_Service QID: Q6852087 Extract: The Indian Military Nursing Services (MNS) is a part of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) of the Indian Army, originally formed under British rule in 1888. Officers in the MNS (Corps) are granted Short Service Commission initially and can opt for Permanent Commission based on selection and va
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confidence_notes : Strong data foundation with comprehensive O*NET work activities, skills, and knowledge profiles. BLS wage data provides robust market intelligence. Clear career pathways and educational requirements are well-documented across multiple sources.
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--- PROSE FIELDS ---
ROLE SUMMARY:
Nursing Assistants provide essential hands-on care to patients in healthcare facilities under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. They perform fundamental daily living assistance including bathing, feeding, dressing, and mobility support while monitoring and documenting patient status. With over 1.4 million employed nationwide, they form the backbone of patient care delivery in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.
DAY IN THE LIFE:
Nursing Assistants begin their shifts by reviewing patient assignments and care plans, then proceed to assist patients with personal hygiene tasks like bathing, dressing, and grooming. Throughout the day, they measure and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, documenting any changes for nursing staff review. They help patients with meals, monitor food and fluid intake, and assist with mobility by repositioning bedridden patients or helping them move between beds and examination tables. Administrative duties include restocking patient rooms with supplies, updating patient records, and providing information to visitors about patient status and facility policies.
WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail, as patient safety and accurate documentation are critical. They possess strong social orientation and empathy, enabling them to provide compassionate care while establishing meaningful relationships with patients and families. Successful nursing assistants have excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse patients, family members, and healthcare team members. Physical stamina and strength are essential, as the role involves significant lifting, positioning, and standing for extended periods while maintaining focus on patient comfort and safety.
CAREER ENTRY:
Most nursing assistants enter the field with a high school diploma or equivalent (38.7%) and complete a state-approved training program, typically offered through community colleges, vocational schools, or healthcare facilities. Post-secondary certificates are held by 24% of workers, usually involving 4-12 weeks of classroom instruction and clinical practice covering basic nursing skills, anatomy, infection control, and patient rights. All states require nursing assistants to pass a competency evaluation and maintain certification through continuing education, with many facilities providing on-the-job training for specific protocols and electronic health record systems.
CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Nursing assistants often advance by gaining specialized certifications in areas like medication administration or dementia care, potentially increasing their responsibilities and earning potential. Many use this role as a stepping stone to licensed practical nursing or registered nursing programs, leveraging their hands-on patient care experience. Career progression may also lead to supervisory positions such as charge nursing assistant or patient care coordinator, or transitions to related healthcare support roles like medical assistants or physical therapist aides.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The nursing assistant profession employs 1,448,910 workers with a median annual wage of $42,260 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $33,940 at the 10th percentile to $51,980 at the 90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Oregon offering the highest median wage at $49,830 compared to Puerto Rico's $22,850, reflecting local cost of living and healthcare market conditions. The vast majority (92.2%) work in health care and social assistance industries, with nursing homes, hospitals, and home healthcare agencies being primary employers. Strong job growth is expected due to an aging population requiring increased long-term care services, creating sustained demand across all geographic regions.
AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Nursing assistants face low automation risk as their core work activities center on direct human interaction and complex physical care tasks requiring empathy, judgment, and adaptability. While technology may assist with documentation and monitoring through electronic health records and vital sign devices, the fundamental aspects of personal care, emotional support, and hands-on patient assistance remain inherently human-centered. The profession's emphasis on assisting and caring for others, establishing interpersonal relationships, and responding to individual patient needs creates strong barriers to technological replacement.
--- REASONED EDGES ---
[task_similarity] Home Health Aides (31-1121.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both roles share identical core tasks of assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient status, and providing personal care under healthcare supervision.
data: Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.6)
data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge
data: Similar RIASEC profile with Social dominance
[career_pathway] Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Many nursing assistants advance to LPN roles, building on their patient care experience and knowledge of medical procedures and documentation.
data: Medicine and Dentistry knowledge overlap
data: Monitoring and Active Listening skills
data: Similar healthcare work environment
[skill_overlap] Medical Assistants (31-9092.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Both roles require strong interpersonal communication, documentation skills, and patient interaction capabilities in healthcare settings.
data: Active Listening and Speaking skills
data: Documenting/Recording Information activity
data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge
[knowledge_overlap] Psychiatric Aides (31-1133.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Both positions require Psychology knowledge and therapeutic interaction skills for patient care and behavioral observation.
data: Psychology knowledge (imp:3.0)
data: Social Perceptiveness transferable skill
data: Therapy and Counseling knowledge
[career_pathway] Registered Nurses (29-1141.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Nursing assistants frequently pursue RN education, leveraging their clinical experience and understanding of patient care protocols.
data: Shared healthcare work environment
data: Medicine and Dentistry knowledge foundation
data: Critical Thinking and Problem Sensitivity abilities
[transferable_skill] Physical Therapist Aides (31-2022.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Both roles involve patient positioning, mobility assistance, and physical strength requirements for patient care activities.
data: Static Strength ability requirement
data: Performing General Physical Activities
data: Patient positioning and movement tasks
--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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