Psychiatric Aide

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

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

Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities.

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

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

Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

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

Accompany patients to and from wards for medical or dental treatments, shopping trips, or religious or recreational events.

Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.

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

Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.

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

Interview patients upon admission and record information.

Listen and provide emotional support and encouragement to psychiatric patients.

Perform nursing duties, such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, or drawing blood samples.