Automation index
How much of a Caregiver’s job can AI already do?
Caregivers look after dependent people day to day, at home or in a home.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Caregiver
16%
AI can already do 16% of this job.
#612 / 643
View rankingCaregiver
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Bathe patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 28% | +7.3 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- disability care
- older adults' needs
- first response
- wash the laundry
- apply first response
- tend to elderly people
- prepare sandwiches
- iron textiles
- buy groceries
- accompany people
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1121.00· ESCO/ISCO 5322
IS WORK OVER?
Occupational therapist
19%
#553 / 643
View rankingOccupational therapist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Reports, scales and intervention plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 35% | +6.3 |
Prescribe aids and adapt paperwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Practical session: dressing, cooking, mobility.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Home visit and the real environment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Family, carer and clinical team.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Motivation when the patient gives up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Reports, scales and intervention plans
- Prescribe aids and adapt paperwork
- Home visit and the real environment
- Family, carer and clinical team
- Motivation when the patient gives up
- terapeuta ocupacional
- occupational therapist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1122.00· ESCO/ISCO 2269