Psychiatric Aides

01

Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.

02

Listen and provide emotional support and encouragement to psychiatric patients.

03

Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.

04

Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.

05

Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

06

Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.

07

Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

08

Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff.

09

Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.

10

Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.

11

Complete administrative tasks, such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, or maintaining medical or facility information.