Psychiatric Aide- Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: They assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. They also may assist with daily living activities and restrain violent patients. They can also accompany patients in their daily activities. Some tasks also include complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior, record and maintain patient information, maintain patients’ restrictions to assigned areas, clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings, also they serve meals or feed patients.

Salary: $27,000

Education: To become a Psychiatric Technician or Aide, you must enter the occupation with a post-secondary certificate and need at least a high school diploma. Programs in psychiatric or mental health technology are offered in community colleges and technical schools. These technician programs include courses in biology, psychology, and counseling. 

Reflection: I would not like to be a psychiatric aide because it isn't interesting.