Automation index
How much of a Domestic worker’s job can AI already do?
A shopping list writes itself. Someone else’s house, a trust, and a back do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Domestic worker
15%
AI can already do 15% of this job.
#633 / 643
View rankingDomestic worker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Lists, online shopping and written errands.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 30% | +4.2 |
Menus and pantry organisation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 22% | +2.6 |
Clean, cook, iron and tidy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 8% | +2.1 |
Care for elders or children of the house.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Trust, keys and boundaries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Relationship with the employing family.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Lists, online shopping and written errands
- Menus and pantry organisation
- Clean, cook, iron and tidy
- Care for elders or children of the house
- Trust, keys and boundaries
- Relationship with the employing family
- empleada de hogar
- interno
- domestic worker
- trabajadora del hogar
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-9011.00· ESCO/ISCO 9111
IS WORK OVER?
Caregiver
16%
#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