Typical Tasks
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Bathe patients.
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Self-Control
Dependability
Concern for Others
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Psychology
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.
Common Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
