How do they match: Psychiatric Aides

  • Mental Health Orderly
  • Psychiatric Orderly

  • 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.

  • Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
  • Complete administrative tasks, such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, or maintaining medical or facility information.