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Psychiatric Aides

SOC 31-1013.00

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.

Zone 2 Healthcare Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Social Perceptiveness

4.0

Service Orientation

3.9

Speaking

3.8

Monitoring

3.8

Active Listening

3.6

Coordination

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.1

Active Learning

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Psychology

3.8

English Language

3.6

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Therapy and Counseling

3.4

Public Safety and Security

3.3

Education and Training

3.1

Sociology and Anthropology

2.9

Medicine and Dentistry

2.8

Key Tasks

1Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.

2Listen and provide emotional support and encouragement to psychiatric patients.

3Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.

4Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.

5Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

Also Known As

Behavioral Health Aide Certified Nurses' Aide (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Charge Aide Charge Attendant Clinical Assistant Developmental Diabetes Secure Care Treatment Aide (DDSCTA) Health Service Worker Mental Health Aide (MHA) Mental Health Assistant