This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of nurse aides/assistants and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a nurse aide/assistant with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical nurse aide/assistant and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by nurse aides/assistants are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of nurse aide/assistant. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (YLB)