Psychiatric Aides

They take care of people who have mental health issues.

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Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
On the Job	Work Activities Assist patients with daily activities. Care for patients with mental illnesses. Feed patients. Give medications or immunizations. Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety. Interview patients to gather medical information. Confer with other professionals to plan patient care. Maintain medical records. Record vital statistics or other health information. Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance.
Career Path	Patient Care
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