ISCO-08 5329
Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified
21.3%
ADI · 292nd of 433 · 95% interval 14.3–28.7
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 21.3% of the task time of personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full21.3%
292nd of 433 · interval 14.3–28.7
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time22.3%
293rd of 433 · interval 18.4–26.4
Evidence147
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 3.8 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 56.2%L1Augmentation · 22.5%L2Partial delegation · 21.3%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
147 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.Pharmacy Aides | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 3 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare prescription labels by typing or operating a computer and printer.Pharmacy Aides · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.Pharmacy Aides | 1.2% | L0 | L0L2 | 22% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.Medical Equipment Preparers | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary.Pharmacy Aides | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Encourage patients and attend to their physical needs to facilitate the attainment of therapeutic goals.Occupational Therapy Aides | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.Pharmacy Aides | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.Medical Equipment Preparers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies.Occupational Therapy Aides | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe patients' attendance, progress, attitudes, and accomplishments and record and maintain information in client records.Occupational Therapy Aides | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.Medical Equipment Preparers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.Occupational Therapy Aides | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Report to supervisors or therapists, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, attendance, and accomplishments.Occupational Therapy Aides | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record sterilizer test results.Medical Equipment Preparers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Process medical insurance claims, posting bill amounts and calculating copayments.Pharmacy Aides · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 10 min | Access to systems |
Show the other 132 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate the living skills and capacities of clients with physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities.Occupational Therapy Aides · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Disinfect and sterilize equipment, such as respirators, hospital beds, or oxygen or dialysis equipment, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.Medical Equipment Preparers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.Medical Equipment Preparers | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain records of inventory or equipment usage and order medical instruments or supplies when inventory is low.Medical Equipment Preparers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual and creative arts and games.Occupational Therapy Aides | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assist occupational therapists in planning, implementing, and administering therapy programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, using selected activities and special equipment.Occupational Therapy Aides | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 2.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.Medical Equipment Preparers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Purge wastes from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.Medical Equipment Preparers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Restock storage areas, replenishing items on shelves.Pharmacy Aides | 0.9% | L0 | L1L0 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compound, package, and label pharmaceutical products, under direction of pharmacist.Pharmacy Aides · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.Orderlies | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.Orderlies | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct patients and families in work, social, and living skills, the care and use of adaptive equipment, and other skills to facilitate home and work adjustment to disability.Occupational Therapy Aides | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform clerical, administrative, and secretarial duties, such as answering phones, restocking and ordering supplies, filling out paperwork, and scheduling appointments.Occupational Therapy Aides | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 28 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform clerical tasks, such as filing, compiling and maintaining prescription records, or composing letters.Pharmacy Aides · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise patients in choosing and completing work assignments or arts and crafts projects.Occupational Therapy Aides | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance.Orderlies | 0.9% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.Orderlies | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Unpack, sort, count, and label incoming merchandise, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration.Pharmacy Aides | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 9 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Manage intradepartmental infection control and equipment security.Occupational Therapy Aides | 0.8% | L0 | L0L2 | 24% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.Medical Equipment Preparers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Stock crash carts or other medical supplies.Medical Equipment Preparers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.Phlebotomists | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record treatment given and equipment used.Physical Therapist Aides · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 9 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 22 min | Access to systems |
| Prepare, maintain, and record records of inventories, receipts, purchases, or deliveries, using a variety of computer screen formats.Pharmacy Aides · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Deliver equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.Medical Equipment Preparers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Receive, store, and inventory pharmaceutical supplies or medications, check for out-of-date medications, and notify pharmacist when inventory levels are low.Pharmacy Aides | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.Medical Equipment Preparers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.Phlebotomists | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 42 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect soiled linen or trash.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain and clean equipment, work areas, or shelves.Pharmacy Aides | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.Physical Therapist Aides · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.Phlebotomists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.Phlebotomists | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.Orderlies | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 15 min | Access to systems |
| Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.Phlebotomists | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Place devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical cautery pads, and cardiac monitoring electrodes, on patients to monitor vital signs.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Separate collected materials for disposal, recycling, or reuse, in accordance with environmental policies.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.Phlebotomists | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 14% | 9 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Carry messages or documents between departments.Orderlies | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.Phlebotomists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 5 min | Access to systems |
| Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust and repair assistive devices and make adaptive changes to other equipment and to environments.Occupational Therapy Aides | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort.Phlebotomists · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.Orderlies | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.Phlebotomists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect and transport infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal, in accordance with applicable law, standards, or policies.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train patients to use orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.Physical Therapist Aides · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 11% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.Phlebotomists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal.Phlebotomists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.Phlebotomists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 16 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.Dental Assistants | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide physical support to patients to assist them to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.Physical Therapist Aides · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.Phlebotomists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record treatment information in patient records.Dental Assistants | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 7 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.Phlebotomists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Deliver medication to treatment areas, living units, residences, or clinics, using various means of transportation.Pharmacy Aides · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L2 | 18% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients.Phlebotomists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 6 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.Dental Assistants | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 14 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions.Phlebotomists · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories.Physical Therapist Aides | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Stock utility rooms, nonmedical storage rooms, or cleaning carts with supplies.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.Phlebotomists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 12 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.Dental Assistants | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 9 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Turn or reposition bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.Phlebotomists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history.Phlebotomists · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist hospital staff with patient care duties, such as providing transportation or setting up traction.Medical Equipment Preparers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection.Phlebotomists · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Serve refreshments to donors to ensure absorption of sugar into their systems.Phlebotomists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.Dental Assistants | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.Dental Assistants | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.Medical Equipment Preparers | 0.4% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Participate in patient care tasks, such as assisting with passing food trays, feeding residents, or bathing residents on bed rest.Physical Therapist Aides · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.Orderlies | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.Dental Assistants | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 32% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, adjusting fit as needed.Physical Therapist Aides · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.Occupational Therapy Aides · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.Dental Assistants | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Restrain patients to prevent violence or injury or to assist physicians or nurses to administer treatments.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Accompany patients on outings, providing transportation when necessary.Occupational Therapy Aides · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Clean teeth, using dental instruments.Dental Assistants · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.Dental Assistants | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.Dental Assistants | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.Phlebotomists | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Dental Assistants | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transport bodies to the morgue.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.Dental Assistants | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques.Phlebotomists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Clean and polish removable appliances.Dental Assistants | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Pour, trim, and polish study casts.Dental Assistants | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, or bands.Dental Assistants · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.2% | L0 | L0L2 | 22% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Serve or collect food trays.Orderlies · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 21.3% | 33 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.218 | 38 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.564 | 38 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 25.25 | 18 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.152 | 47 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.011 | 43 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (53)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Home-based personal care workers 5322 | 24.3 | |
| Child care workers 5311 | 23.0 | |
| Teachers’ aides 5312 | 19.5 | |
| Health care assistants 5321 | 10.4 |
Dashed line: personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified (21.3%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified (ISCO-08 5329), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/5329
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified (ISCO-08 5329)}
}Machine-readable
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