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Career Details :: Psychiatric Aides
Description
Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff.
Experience
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.
Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.
Tasks
- Monitors patients to ensure patients remain in assigned areas and aids or restrains patients to prevent injuries.
- Accompanies patients to and from wards for medical and dental treatments, shopping trips, and to religious and recreational events.
- Encourages patients to participate in social, educational, and recreational activities.
- Notes and maintains records of patients' activities, such as vital signs, eating habits, and daily behavior.
- Administers prescribed medications, measures vital signs, and performs other nursing duties, such as collecting specimens and drawing blood samples.
- Serves meals and feeds patients needing assistance.
- Demonstrates and assists patients in bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assists patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine.
Related Careers
- Home Health Aides
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
- Personal and Home Care Aides
- Physical Therapists
- Psychiatric Technicians
- Recreational Therapists
- Residential Advisors
Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Establishing & Maintaining Relationships
- Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Job-Required Social Interaction
- Responsible for Others' Health & Safety
- Frustrating Circumstances
- Importance of Being Aware of New Events
- Consequence of Error
Related Majors
| Major | Add to XapPack |
|---|---|
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling |  [ add ] |
| Gerontological Nurse Practitioner | [ add ] |
| Home Health Advance Practice | [ add ] |
| Mental Health | [ add ] |
| Mental Health Counseling | [ add ] |
| Psychological Service Technician | [ add ] |
| Psychological Services | [ add ] |
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