How do they match: 29-2053.00 - Psychiatric Technicians

Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.

Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.
Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
Escort patients to medical appointments.
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status, or to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them.
Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients.
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
Train or instruct new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients.

Care for patients with mental illnesses.
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Encourage patients or clients to develop life skills.
Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
Move patients to or from treatment areas.
Position patients for treatment or examination.
Record patient medical histories.
Treat patients using psychological therapies.

How do they match: Psychiatric Technicians