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Nursing Assistants
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Med
Tech
Medical
Aide
Medical
Attendant
Medical
Technician
Medication
Aide
Medication
Technician
Certified
Medication
Aide
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Assistant
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
8
Tasks
Administer
medications
or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of
medical
equipment or provision of patient care.
Explain
medical
instructions to patients or family members.
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to
medical
or nursing staff.
Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require
medical
attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by
medical
or nursing staff.
Remind patients to take
medications
or nutritional supplements.
Stock or issue
medical
supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.
10
Detailed Work Activities
Administer basic health care or
medical
treatments.
Assist practitioners to perform
medical
procedures.
Collect
medical
information from patients, family members, or other
medical
professionals.
Explain technical
medical
information to patients.
Give
medications
or immunizations.
Interview patients to gather
medical
information.
Operate
medical
equipment.
Prepare
medical
instruments or equipment for use.
Stock
medical
or patient care supplies.
Transport biological or other
medical
materials.
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