Psychiatric Aides
They take care of people who have mental health issues.
| Wages |
$14.74 per hour on average
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| Outlook |
Data not available
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| Education & Training |
Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.
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| On the Job |
Work Activities
- Observe and report changes in patients' behavior to medical staff.
- Provide patients with routine care under the supervision of medical staff.
- Maintain daily records of the physical condition of patients.
- Work as part of a team with other health care workers.
- Help patients adjust to hospital routines.
- Measure patients' temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Encourage patients to participate in activities.
- Serve meals and help patients eat.
- Aid or restrain patients to prevent injuries.
- Interview new patients and create records.
- Help patients dress and bathe.
- Participate in group activities with patients.
- Make sure patients stay in assigned areas.
- Accompany patients to and from examinations and treatment.
- Clean patients' rooms.
- Deal with patients' families.
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| Career Path |
Patient Care
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