Psychiatric Aide

Duties and Responsibilities:

Psychiatric aides take care of all the physical or mental needs of a person.  They have to make beds, serve meals, and help patients dress, eat, and bathe, if necessary. Check vital signs, administer medications, collect specimens and blood samples, serve meals and feed patients that need assistance. Organize, direct and encourage patients to participate in educational, social and recreational activities. Provide intake services to patients entering treatment.

Salary: $43,430 - $81,063

Educational Requirements:

You can become a psychiatric aide with a high school diploma or high school equivalent such as a G.E.D.