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Psychiatric Aides

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$41,590	5200	0.8%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$41,590

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

5200

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

0.8%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

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.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Some College Courses

Related Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Detailed Work Activities

Monitor patients to detect health problems.
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
Record vital statistics or other health information.
Maintain medical records.
Maintain medical records.
Perform clerical work in medical settings.
Care for patients with mental illnesses.
Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.
Assist clients in handling details of daily life.
Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
Collect biological specimens from patients.
Give medications or immunizations.
Feed patients.
Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.
Interview patients to gather medical information.
Record vital statistics or other health information.
Assist patients with daily activities.
Engage patients in exercises or activities.
Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.
Advise patients on healthcare system processes.
Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance.
Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Listen and provide emotional support and encouragement to psychiatric patients.
Provide patients with cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff.
Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.
Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.
Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities.
Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routines.
Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.
Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Complete administrative tasks, such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, or maintaining medical or facility information.
Accompany patients to and from wards for medical or dental treatments, shopping trips, or religious or recreational events.
Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.
Perform nursing duties, such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, or drawing blood samples.
Interview patients upon admission and record information.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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