Psychiatric Aide – Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:   Both the psychiatric aide and technician work with the mentally ill, disabled that are to stay in hospital or a confined facility.  The job takes place in hospitals, schools, crisis centers and social service centers.

• ·         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.

Salary:  $12,000-$24,000

Education:  Psychiatric aides do not need a high school diploma nor training but most employers would prefer if they did have these things.  Psychiatric Technicians must have a high school diploma and take training, expirence will also be taken into consideration.

Review: I would not like to become a psychiatric aide because I would not like to work with mentally ill patients.