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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 31-1133.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Psychiatric Aides

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.

What this job is about

Provide compassionate care and support to psychiatric patients.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Listen and support patients

    Engage with psychiatric patients to offer emotional support and encouragement.

  2. 2

    Monitor patient behavior

    Conduct physical checks and observe patients for any unusual or harmful behavior.

  3. 3

    Assist with daily activities

    Help patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and adapting to hospital routines.

  4. 4

    Record patient information

    Maintain accurate records of vital signs, behavior, and treatment progress.

  5. 5

    Participate in recreational activities

    Encourage and engage patients in social, educational, or recreational activities.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.