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Psychiatric Aides
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff.
- Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
- Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine.
- Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities.
- Perform nursing duties, such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, or drawing blood samples.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $14.33 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.90 and $18.29 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $29,796.71 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $22,668.75 and $38,036.18 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 220 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 4.5% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 230.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $14.00 with the median annual salary reaching $29,113.
