Nursing Assistants
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 15,327 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 15% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
AI could do much of this on its own
Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Record height or weight of patients.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.
AI could do much of this on its own
Provide information, such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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Your current skills largely cover this move.
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What the move takes
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Skills you already have
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