Psychiatric aides and technicians help care for mentally ill, disabled, or infirm people who are confined to hospitals, mental facilities, and residential care facilities. They work under the supervision of mental health professionals or nurses Help patients bathe, dress, and eat. Escort patients to and from wards or clinics. Aid or restrain patients. Help with orientation and housekeeping. Interview patients and families. Observe patients and report their actions to professionals. Teach daily living skills. Dispense medications, and engage in educational and recreational activities
Salary:
$12,000 - $24,000
Education:
Psychiatric aides need not always have a high school diploma or formal training, however most employers prefer that they do.Psychiatric technicians need a high school diploma and should have taken courses in English and science. A short training course or previous job experience as a psychiatric aide is often also required.
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Reflection:
I wouldnt want to be this beacuse even though their job sounds intereting its not something i am passionate about so the fact that they make little money makes me not what to be a Psychiatric Aide-Technician.
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