Details Report for:
31-1133.00 - 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.
Sample of reported job titles: Mental Health Aide (MHA), Mental Health Worker (MHW), Psychiatric Aide, Psychiatric Nursing Aide, Psychiatric Nursing Assistant, Resident Care Technician, Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW)
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software
- Electronic mail software — Email software
- Operating system software — Microsoft Windows
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Bedpans for general use — Bedpans
- Blood collection syringes
- Clinical hydraulic lifts or accessories — Hydraulic patient lifts
- Desktop computers
- Electronic blood pressure units — Automatic blood pressure cuffs
- Electronic medical thermometers — Digital patient thermometers
- Enema kits or accessories — Enema equipment
- Medical oxygen masks or parts — Oxygen delivery masks
- Medical suction or vacuum appliances — Intubation suctioning kits
- Patient stabilization or fall prevention devices or accessories — Patient restraints
- Personal computers
- Razors — Safety razors
- Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
- Specimen collection container — Specimen collection containers
- Two way radios
- Urinalysis test strips
- Vacuum blood collection tubes or containers — Evacuated blood collection tubes
- Wheelchairs
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.
- Maintain medical records.
- Record vital statistics or other health information.
- Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
- Monitor patients to detect health problems.
- Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.
- Feed patients.
- Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.
- Care for patients with mental illnesses.
- Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
- Perform clerical work in medical settings.
- Assist patients with daily activities.
- Collect biological specimens from patients.
- Give medications or immunizations.
- Interview patients to gather medical information.
- Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance.
- Engage patients in exercises or activities.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed |
Education | These occupations usually require a high school diploma. |
Related Experience | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers. |
SVP Range | (4.0 to < 6.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
21-1093.00 | Social and Human Service Assistants ![]() |
29-2053.00 | Psychiatric Technicians ![]() |
31-1121.00 | Home Health Aides ![]() |
31-1122.00 | Personal Care Aides ![]() |
31-2011.00 | Occupational Therapy Assistants ![]() |
31-2012.00 | Occupational Therapy Aides ![]() |
31-2022.00 | Physical Therapist Aides ![]() |
33-3012.00 | Correctional Officers and Jailers |
39-9011.00 | Childcare Workers ![]() |
53-3011.00 | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians ![]() |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $14.96 hourly, $31,110 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 59,500 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 7,100 |
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Top industries (2019) | Health Care and Social Assistance (70% employed in this sector)
Government (27%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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