JOB REPORT / 31-1131 · 33 TASKS
Nursing Assistants.
Can AI do the work of Nursing Assistants?
AI can take some of the paperwork. The hands-on care stays firmly human.
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The parts of your job AI can already do most of:
- Track diet & allergies
- Document & report to nurses
- Provide information
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11/ 3311 of 33 tasks reviewed
This job has 33 core tasks. We went through 11 of them, one at a time.
Task by task, from the work Nursing Assistants actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.
- TASK 01
Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
AI DOESKeeps the records and flags conflicts
YOU DOCatch the real risk
- TASK 02
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
AI DOESDrafts the notes from what you tell it
YOU DONotice what the chart cannot show
- TASK 03
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
AI DOESLogs and totals the numbers
YOU DOKnow when something is off
- TASK 04
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
AI DOESCannot do it
YOU DOAll you — hands-on care
- TASK 05
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
AI DOESRoutes and prioritizes alerts
YOU DOBe there in person
- TASK 06
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.
AI DOESCannot do it
YOU DOThe care only a person can give
- TASK 07
Provide information, such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.
AI DOESAnswers routine questions like visiting hours, directions, and general facility info via chat or phone bots
YOU DOJudge what patient info is safe and appropriate to share with each specific visitor or caller
- TASK 08
Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
AI DOESAuto-logs readings from smart devices and flags abnormal values
YOU DOStay present with the patient and take accurate hands-on measurements
- TASK 09
Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
AI DOESSummarizes patient notes and flags key details from written records
YOU DOHave the real conversation, read the room, and build trust with your care team
- TASK 10
Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
AI DOESLogs delivery records, flags missing documentation, and suggests efficient routes
YOU DOPhysically carry and hand off sensitive items to the right people in the right place
- TASK 11SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.
AI DOESDrafts clear explanations and visual aids
YOU DORead emotions and adapt your approach
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0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
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