Definition of Occupation

Assists in the care of sick, convalescing or injured people under the supervision of licensed nurses. Duties may include basic patient care, personal hygiene care or daily living activities, depending on individual's training, policy of employer and work setting. Employers include hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health care agencies and hospices. May specialize in caring for elderly or psychiatric patients.

NOTE: While this profile is broadly accurate, the role of nursing assistants may be somewhat different in your state or region and duties vary widely depending on work setting.