Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides

Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Turn or reposition bedridden patients.94
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.92
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.91
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.90
Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.90
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.88
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.88
Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.87
Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.86
Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.86
Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.86
Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.85

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Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.85
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.85
Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.85
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.85
Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.84
Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.83
Prepare or serve food trays.83
Change bed linens or make beds.81
Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.80
Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.79
Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.78
Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.78
Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.78
Record height or weight of patients.77
Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.76
Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.75
Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.74
Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.73
Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.70
Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.66
Provide information, such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.60

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Service Orientation75
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Active Listening66
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Social Perceptiveness66
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Monitoring56
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Coordination53
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking53
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension53
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Speaking53
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning47
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Judgment and Decision Making47
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Time Management47
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Writing44
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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Complex Problem Solving41
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Instructing38
Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies35
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Operations Monitoring31
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis31
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Mathematics28
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Systems Evaluation28
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Personnel Resources25
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Persuasion25
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Systems Analysis25
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Negotiation22
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Troubleshooting22
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Science19
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Management of Material Resources16
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Operation and Control16
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Technology Design13
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Management of Financial Resources10
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Equipment Selection6
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Operations Analysis3
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Programming0
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Customer and Personal Service73
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administration and Management59
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language57
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Medicine and Dentistry54
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Public Safety and Security54
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Education and Training53
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Therapy and Counseling51
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Psychology49
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Sociology and Anthropology43
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Personnel and Human Resources42
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Administrative40
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Law and Government35
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Transportation35
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Mathematics34
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Sales and Marketing33
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Computers and Electronics31
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mechanical31
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Telecommunications31
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Philosophy and Theology30
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Production and Processing30
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Economics and Accounting29
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Foreign Language29
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Communications and Media27
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Food Production27
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Engineering and Technology24
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Chemistry23
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Biology22
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Design21
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Physics20
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Building and Construction17
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Fine Arts16
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
History and Archeology16
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Geography14
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Comprehension72
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Problem Sensitivity72
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Near Vision69
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Expression69
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech Recognition63
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Static Strength56
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Deductive Reasoning53
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Extent Flexibility53
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Information Ordering53
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Trunk Strength53
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Written Comprehension53
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression53
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

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Arm-Hand Steadiness50
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Category Flexibility50
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Inductive Reasoning50
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Speech Clarity50
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Selective Attention47
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Stamina47
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Far Vision44
The ability to see details at a distance.
Finger Dexterity44
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity44
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Multilimb Coordination44
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Time Sharing35
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Visual Color Discrimination35
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Dynamic Strength31
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Flexibility of Closure31
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Gross Body Coordination31
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Hearing Sensitivity31
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Memorization31
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Perceptual Speed31
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Auditory Attention28
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Control Precision28
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Fluency of Ideas28
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Gross Body Equilibrium28
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Mathematical Reasoning28
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility28
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Reaction Time28
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation28
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Speed of Closure28
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Depth Perception25
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Originality25
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Speed of Limb Movement25
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Visualization25
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Explosive Strength22
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Dynamic Flexibility16
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Wrist-Finger Speed16
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Spatial Orientation6
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Rate Control3
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Sound Localization3
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Assisting and Caring for Others89
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Getting Information79
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates78
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Documenting/Recording Information76
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships73
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Performing General Physical Activities70
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings69
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events68
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems66
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Developing and Building Teams65
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards64
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials64
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others63
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others62
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge62
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work60
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Processing Information58
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Training and Teaching Others58
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Thinking Creatively56
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Handling and Moving Objects54
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others54
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People53
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Working with Computers52
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Coaching and Developing Others49
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Scheduling Work and Activities48
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Analyzing Data or Information47
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public47
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information45
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others42
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Controlling Machines and Processes41
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Developing Objectives and Strategies39
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Performing Administrative Activities37
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Staffing Organizational Units34
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates32
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment32
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization31
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Selling or Influencing Others29
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources27
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment24
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment24
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment24
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Empathy99
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Cooperation93
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Attention to Detail74
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Integrity74
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Optimism74
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Social Orientation72
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Sincerity70
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Self-Control67
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Stress Tolerance64
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Perseverance59
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Cautiousness56
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

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Humility54
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Adaptability41
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Initiative32
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Achievement Orientation24
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Self-Confidence24
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Tolerance for Ambiguity8
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Intellectual Curiosity5
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Social78
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Realistic60
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional54
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative29
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Enterprising13
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Artistic0
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others87%
- Contact with others most of the time11%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important83%
- Very important12%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important63%
- Very important29%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually62%
- More than half the time31%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility71%
- High responsibility12%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually52%
- More than half the time40%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)74%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)11%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day74%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day75%
- Never13%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important49%
- Very important34%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day37%
- Once a week or more but not every day37%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day70%
- Never24%

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Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility48%
- High responsibility21%
- Moderate responsibility13%
- No responsibility11%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day53%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results46%
- Important results21%
- Moderate results12%
- No results19%
Time Pressure
- Every day38%
- Once a week or more but not every day19%
- Once a month or more but not every week29%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important47%
- Very important12%
- Important17%
- Not important at all14%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day53%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Never27%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom31%
- Some freedom28%
- Limited freedom20%
- Very little freedom12%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually32%
- More than half the time21%
- About half the time23%
- Less than half the time22%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Every day20%
- Once a week or more but not every day39%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important36%
- Very important21%
- Important15%
- Not important at all19%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually29%
- More than half the time30%
- Less than half the time22%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious44%
- Very serious15%
- Not serious at all29%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day27%
- Once a week or more but not every day33%
- Never30%
Conflict Situations
- Every day17%
- Once a week or more but not every day33%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never16%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom24%
- Some freedom21%
- Limited freedom22%
- No freedom23%
Level of Competition
- Extremely competitive24%
- Highly competitive17%
- Moderately competitive18%
- Slightly competitive16%
- Not at all competitive24%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Continually or almost continually31%
- Less than half the time30%
- Never22%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day25%
- Once a week or more but not every day18%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
- Never29%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours15%
- 40 hours62%
- Less than 40 hours23%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually29%
- More than half the time14%
- Less than half the time13%
- Never38%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day18%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never35%
E-Mail
- Every day23%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Never46%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Every day34%
- Never53%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Continually or almost continually15%
- Less than half the time58%
- Never14%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never48%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important17%
- Important14%
- Not important at all51%
Public Speaking
- Every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week24%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never43%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never47%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never63%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never62%
Degree of Automation
- Highly automated13%
- Slightly automated14%
- Not at all automated63%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day17%
- Never75%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a month or more but not every week24%
- Never64%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day13%
- Never76%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
- Never63%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Never71%
Spend Time Sitting
- Less than half the time65%
- Never33%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
- Never71%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)89%
Exposed to Radiation
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never86%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never95%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never95%
Exposed to High Places
- Never100%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never100%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

High school diploma or equivalent
Post-secondary certificate
Some college, no degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Medical software
Epic Systems, Medical procedure coding software, MEDITECH software, Telemetry software
Video conferencing software
FaceTime
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Business intelligence and data analysis software
Apache Spark
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Data base user interface and query software
Health information database software
Billing and invoicing software
Billing software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.
Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
Feed patients.
Record vital statistics or other health information.
Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.
Assist patients with daily activities.
Monitor patients to detect health problems.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.
Interview patients to gather medical information.

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Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.
Stock medical or patient care supplies.
Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
Operate medical equipment.
Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
Give medications or immunizations.
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
Move patients to or from treatment areas.
Collect biological specimens from patients.
Explain technical medical information to patients.
Transport biological or other medical materials.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Nurse Assistant
Nurse Assistant Certified (Cb)
Nurse Assistant Certified (Existing Title: Nurse Assistant)

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Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology