Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or

intercom systems to determine patients' needs.

Turn or reposition bedridden patients.

Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.

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.

Assist patients with daily activities.

Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and

preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.

Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and

fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Record vital statistics or other health information.

Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure,

pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing
staff.

Record vital statistics or other health information.

Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians

about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate
activities.

Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may

require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or
blood in urine.

Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in

diagnosis or treatment.

Document or otherwise report observations of patient

behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Monitor patients to detect health problems.

Record vital statistics or other health information.

Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have

restricted mobility.
 Administer therapy treatments to patients using
hands or physical treatment aids.

Remind patients to take medications or nutritional

supplements.

Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.

Feed patients.

Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.

Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with

standards.

Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so

for themselves.

Assist patients with daily activities.

Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off

beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.

Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.

Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for

assistance or social and emotional support.

Interview patients to gather medical information.

Prepare or serve food trays.

Feed patients.

Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for

surgery, treatment, or examination.

Assist patients with daily activities.

Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination

rooms, or other patient areas.
 Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.

Record height or weight of patients.

Record vital statistics or other health information.

Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical

equipment or provision of patient care.

Operate medical equipment.

Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.

Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.

Collect biological specimens from patients.

Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support

bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.

Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.

Change bed linens or make beds.

Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.

Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as

towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.

Stock medical or patient care supplies.

Administer medications or treatments, such as

catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas,
massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.

Give medications or immunizations.

Administer basic health care or medical
treatments.

Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.

Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or

safety.
Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.
Transport patients to treatment units, testing units,
operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs,
stretchers, or moveable beds.

Move patients to or from treatment areas.

Provide information such as directions, visiting hours, or

patient status information to visitors or callers.

Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items,

ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized
personnel.

Transport biological or other medical materials.

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.

Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.

Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.

Explain technical medical information to patients.

Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or

treatment trays.

Stock medical or patient care supplies.

Work Activities

Importance Work Activity

94 Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance,

medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others
such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

85 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by
telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

84 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by

categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and
detecting changes in circumstances or events.

82 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with
others, and maintaining them over time.

81 Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining

information from all relevant sources.

75 Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and

reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to
detect or assess problems.

75 Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether
events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

74 Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical

activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and
moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking,
stooping, and handling of materials.

72 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting

equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or
other problems or defects.

70 Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information

and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
69 Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members
of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

68 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or

explaining what information means and how it can be used.

67 Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling,

installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

67 Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of

others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes,
and teaching or instructing others.

63 Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing

the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

62 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific

goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

60 Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing,

recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or
electronic/magnetic form.

59 Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling

complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or
otherwise negotiating with others.

59 Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual

trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

57 Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental

needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to
improve their knowledge or skills.

56 Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and

activities, as well as the work of others.

55 Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or

Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or
determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a
work activity.

54 Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing,

 calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

53 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date

technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

50 Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —

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.

46 Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range

objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

45 Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new

applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic
contributions.

45 Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing

guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance
standards and monitoring performance.

44 Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles,

reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data
into separate parts.

38 Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance

and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
systems-, or process-related topics.

37 Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control

mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
(not including computers or vehicles).

34 Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day

administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and
processing paperwork.

33 Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for

people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

33 Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling

resources and overseeing the spending of money.
31 Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy
merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

30 Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running,

maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment,
such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

30 Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer

systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software,
set up functions, enter data, or process information.