Assistant nurses have several duties when working at medical and aged care facilities. They provide basic healthcare and assistance to patients by helping them with their hygiene needs, feeding them according to their prescribed diet plan, and recording vital signs for daily monitoring.

Furthermore, they work closely with registered nurses and provide assistance when assessing an individual’s health status. Assistant nurses are also responsible for giving comfort to patients by helping them with their daily activities, making their environment tidy, and advocating for them.