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Psychiatric Aides

  • Health Science
Median Yearly Income
$39,153
Most Common Education Level
Some college
Projected Job Growth
+3.66%

What do Psychiatric Aides do?

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.


Career Interests Areas

  1. Social
  2. Investigative
  3. Conventional
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