Psychiatrist Aide- Technicians

Duties and Responsibilities:

Psychiatric aide and technicians help care for mentally ill, disable, or inform people who are confined to hospitals, mental facilities, and residential care facilities.

¡     Help patients bathe, dress, and eat.

¡     Escort patients to and from wards or clinics.

¡     Aid or restrain patients.

¡     Help with orientation and housekeeping.

¡     Interview patients and families.

¡     Observe patients and report their actions to professionals.

¡     Teach daily living skills.

¡     Dispense medications, and engage in educational and recreational activities.

Average Salary: $12,000-$24,000

Educational Requirements

They don’t need a high school diploma but they need a high school diploma and should have taken courses in English and science. A short training courses or previous job experience as a psychiatric acid is often required.