31-0000 HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
31-1120 Home Health and Personal Care Aides
Broad occupation: Includes the following two detailed occupations.
31-1121 Home Health Aides
Monitor the health status of individuals with disabilities or illness and address health-related needs such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, or administering medication under the direction of licensed nursing staff. Provide assistance with daily living activities (feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulation) and may also perform light housekeeping or meal preparation.
Illustrative examples: Home Health Attendant, Home Hospice Aide
31-1122 Personal Care Aides
Provide personal assistance to individuals requiring help with daily living tasks—feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation. May also assist with meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping. Work settings vary from private homes to community or day-care facilities.
Illustrative examples: Blind Escort, Elderly Companion, Geriatric Personal Care Aide
31-1130 Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides
Broad occupation: Includes the following three detailed occupations.
31-1131 Nursing Assistants
Provide basic care and support under licensed nursing supervision. Duties include monitoring patient health, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation in healthcare facilities.
Illustrative examples: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Care Attendant
31-1132 Orderlies
Transport patients within hospitals or clinics and maintain supplies and equipment.
Illustrative examples: Hospital Orderly, Medical Orderly, Surgical Orderly
31-1133 Psychiatric Aides
Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients under medical or nursing supervision. Support daily activities, lead group programs, and ensure safety.
Illustrative examples: Mental Health Orderly, Psychiatric Nursing Aide, Psychiatric Technician Assistant
31-2000 Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
31-2010 Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides
31-2011 Occupational Therapy Assistants
Assist occupational therapists in treatment implementation, activity programs, and documentation of progress. Requires formal training.
Illustrative examples: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant
31-2012 Occupational Therapy Aides
Perform delegated or routine support tasks under close supervision, such as preparing patients and treatment areas.
Illustrative examples: Occupational Rehabilitation Aide, Occupational Therapist Aide
31-2020 Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants
Support physical therapists in treatment delivery, documentation, and patient progress tracking.
Illustrative examples: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides
Perform delegated or preparatory tasks such as setting up equipment or assisting patients before treatment.
Illustrative examples: Clinical Rehabilitation Aide, Physical Therapy Aide
31-9000 Other Healthcare Support Occupations
31-9010 Massage Therapists
31-9011 Massage Therapists
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints, assess range of motion, and develop client treatment plans.
Illustrative examples: Deep Tissue Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Swedish Masseur/Masseuse
31-9090 Miscellaneous Healthcare Support Occupations
Broad occupation: Includes the following eight detailed occupations.
31-9091 Dental Assistants
Support dentists in clinical and administrative duties such as equipment sterilization, chairside assistance, scheduling, and patient instruction.
Illustrative examples: Certified Dental Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant
31-9092 Medical Assistants
Perform administrative and clinical tasks under physician supervision—record vitals, draw blood, prepare patients, and manage medical records.
Illustrative examples: Chiropractic Assistant, Morgue Attendant, Orthopedic Cast Specialist
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers
Clean, sterilize, install, and maintain medical instruments or laboratory equipment.
Illustrative examples: Central Sterile Supply Technician, Sterilization Specialist
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists
Transcribe and edit dictated medical reports into written form for official records.
Illustrative examples: Medical Stenographer, Pathology Transcriptionist
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides
Receive and store pharmaceuticals, maintain inventory, and perform clerical duties such as cashier or prescription intake.
Illustrative examples: Pharmacist Assistant, Pharmacy Clerk
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Feed, clean, and monitor animals in labs or clinics, disinfect equipment, and assist veterinarians during procedures.
Illustrative examples: Veterinarian Helper, Veterinary Attendant
31-9097 Phlebotomists
Draw blood for medical tests, transfusions, or donations; monitor patients for reactions.
Illustrative examples: Phlebotomy Technician, Venipuncturist
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
All healthcare support workers not listed separately.