Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Nursing assistant?
Nursing assistants help with basic care, hygiene and moving patients.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Nursing assistant
23%
AI or a robot can already do 23% of this job.
#86 / 103
View rankingNursing assistant
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
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.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 62% | 28% | +17.4 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- hygiene in a health care setting
- health care legislation
- disability care
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1131.00· ESCO/ISCO 5321
IS WORK OVER?
Pediatrician
21%
#89 / 103
View rankingPediatrician
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 21% | 28% | +5.9 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- synthesise information
- develop own practices continuously
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1221.00· ESCO/ISCO 2211