Hospital aides assist licensed nurses in a hospital environment and help care for patients. As a hospital aide, you assist with non-medical duties like cleaning, serving food, and occasionally stocking supplies and documenting patient information. Responsibilities may also involve tasks like taking patients’ blood pressure or temperature, though this depends on the job seeker’s skill level and the amount of supervision present. Skills for the role include communication abilities, knowledge of basic medical procedures, and attention to detail. Knowledge of medical terms and the ability to lift varying amounts of weight are also helpful in a hospital aide role.