How do they match: Nursing Assistants

  • Health Care Aide
  • Health Care Assistant
  • Nursing Care Attendant
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Patient Care Associate
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Resident Care Technician

  • Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

  • Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
  • Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
  • Provide information, such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Explain technical medical information to patients.
  • Interview patients to gather medical information.
  • Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information.
  • Stock medical or patient care supplies.