How do they match: Psychiatric Aides

  • Behavioral Health Assistant
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Clinical Assistant
  • Direct Care Worker
  • Health Service Worker
  • Mental Health Assistant
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Mental Health Program Assistant
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Professional Nursing Assistant
  • Psychiatric Assistant
  • Psychiatric Tech Assistant
  • Psychiatric Technician Assistant
  • Therapeutic Program Worker

  • 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.

  • Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
  • Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
  • Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

  • Assist patients with daily activities.
  • Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.