How do they match: Psychiatric Aides

  • Behavioral Health Assistant
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Clinical Assistant
  • Mental Health Assistant
  • Mental Health Program Assistant
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Professional Nursing Assistant
  • Psychiatric Assistant
  • Psychiatric Tech Assistant
  • Psychiatric Technician Assistant

  • 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.

  • Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
  • Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

  • Assist patients with daily activities.
  • Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance.