How do they match: Psychiatric Aides

  • 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.

  • Accompany patients to and from wards for medical or dental treatments, shopping trips, or religious or recreational events.
  • Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities.
  • Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.