PATIENT SERVICE ASSISTANT Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates

Hard Skills

IntermediatePatient Hygiene AssistanceThe ability to assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and personal grooming.

BasicVital Signs MonitoringCompetency in accurately measuring and recording temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

IntermediateInfection Control ProtocolsKnowledge and application of sterilization, hand hygiene, and the correct use of personal protective equipment.

IntermediateSafe Patient Handling and MobilityProficiency in using mechanical lifts and manual techniques to move or reposition patients without causing injury.

BasicMedical DocumentationAccurately recording patient observations, intake/output, and tasks performed within an electronic health record system.

Soft Skills

IntermediateTherapeutic CommunicationThe use of verbal and non-verbal techniques to provide emotional support and build trust with patients and families.

AdvancedCrisis Intervention and De-escalationThe ability to recognize and respond to agitated or confused patients to ensure a safe environment.

Mobility Path: High Affinity Match (>60%)

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PATIENT CARE AIDE 85.7% Affinity

✅ Patient Hygiene Assistance
⚠️ Vital Signs Monitoring (Gap: Intermediate)
✅ Infection Control Protocols
✅ Safe Patient Handling and Mobility
⚠️ Medical Documentation (Gap: Intermediate)
⚠️ Therapeutic Communication (Gap: Advanced)

HEALTH CARE AIDE 71.4% Affinity

✅ Vital Signs Monitoring
⚠️ Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (Gap: Advanced)
✅ Infection Control Protocols
✅ Therapeutic Communication
✅ Crisis Intervention and De-escalation

PATIENT SERVICE WORKER 71.4% Affinity

✅ Patient Hygiene Assistance
⚠️ Vital Signs Monitoring (Gap: Intermediate)
⚠️ Infection Control Protocols (Gap: Advanced)
⚠️ Medical Documentation (Gap: Intermediate)
✅ Therapeutic Communication

SERVICE ASSISTANT - MEDICAL 71.4% Affinity

⚠️ Vital Signs Monitoring (Gap: Intermediate)
✅ Infection Control Protocols
✅ Safe Patient Handling and Mobility
✅ Medical Documentation
✅ Therapeutic Communication