U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties, such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. Exclude "Home Health Aides" (31-1011) and "Psychiatric Aides" (31-1013).

Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides (broad occupation)

Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides (minor group)

Healthcare Support Occupations (major group)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009