Home Health Aides

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (7%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 14 (93%)

• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Bathe patients.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Care for children who are disabled or who have sick or disabled parents.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Change dressings.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

Questions about home health aides and AI