How do they match: Nursing Assistants

  • Med Tech
  • Medical Aide
  • Medical Attendant
  • Medical Technician
  • Medication Aide
  • Medication Technician
  • Certified Medication Aide
  • Certified Medication Technician
  • Certified Residential Medication Aide
  • Hospital Medical Assistant

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.