Psychiatric Aides

Description
Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job 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.

Psychiatric Aides spend a lot of their time Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Near Vision. Psychiatric Aides are typically characterized as being Social and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Psychology, Therapy and Counseling, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Social Perceptiveness and Monitoring.

Work Activities

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Assisting and Caring for Others

Documenting/Recording Information

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Getting Information

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Performing General Physical Activities

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Thinking Creatively

Handling and Moving Objects

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Processing Information

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Scheduling Work and Activities

Coaching and Developing Others

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Analyzing Data or Information

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Training and Teaching Others

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Developing and Building Teams

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Staffing Organizational Units

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Controlling Machines and Processes

Performing Administrative Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Interacting With Computers

Selling or Influencing Others

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Abilities

Problem Sensitivity

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Near Vision

Static Strength

Written Comprehension

Deductive Reasoning

Selective Attention

Speech Recognition

Information Ordering

Inductive Reasoning

Reaction Time

Written Expression

Speech Clarity

Far Vision

Category Flexibility

Flexibility of Closure

Response Orientation

Trunk Strength

Auditory Attention

Originality

Perceptual Speed

Fluency of Ideas

Time Sharing

Finger Dexterity

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Speed of Closure

Gross Body Coordination

Visual Color Discrimination

Stamina

Multilimb Coordination

Gross Body Equilibrium

Manual Dexterity

Dynamic Strength

Hearing Sensitivity

Memorization

Number Facility

Depth Perception

Control Precision

Visualization

Speed of Limb Movement

Mathematical Reasoning

Explosive Strength

Extent Flexibility

Wrist-Finger Speed

Rate Control

Spatial Orientation

Interests

Social

Realistic

Conventional

Investigative

Artistic

Enterprising

Knowledge

Psychology

Therapy and Counseling

Customer and Personal Service

Education and Training

Public Safety and Security

Sociology and Anthropology

English Language

Medicine and Dentistry

Clerical

Law and Government

Administration and Management

Transportation

Philosophy and Theology

Personnel and Human Resources

Geography

Mathematics

Computers and Electronics

Telecommunications

History and Archeology

Chemistry

Sales and Marketing

Foreign Language

Production and Processing

Biology

Food Production

Communications and Media

Mechanical

Wages

District of Columbia

$41,000

Alaska

$39,820

New York

$36,480

Michigan

$34,730

Ohio

$33,460

Nevada

$32,810

New Hampshire

$31,480

Connecticut

$30,960

New Jersey

$30,810

Illinois

$30,520

Pennsylvania

$29,600

Delaware

$29,520

Colorado

$29,330

Oregon

$28,840

Maryland

$28,570

Iowa

$28,340

Massachusetts

$27,750

Arizona

$27,670

North Dakota

$27,030

New Mexico

$26,470

Kansas

$25,720

Maine

$25,320

California

$25,200

Washington

$25,030

Virginia

$24,870

Montana

$24,390

Kentucky

$24,070

North Carolina

$23,440

Alabama

$23,210

South Dakota

$23,010

Wisconsin

$22,860

Georgia

$22,780

Utah

$22,550

Florida

$22,540

Missouri

$22,160

Indiana

$21,910

Oklahoma

$21,450

Louisiana

$20,960

Tennessee

$19,960

South Carolina

$19,920

Arkansas

$19,520

Texas

$18,820

Mississippi

$18,760

West Virginia

$18,500

Idaho

$18,470

Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Monitoring

Coordination

Reading Comprehension

Service Orientation

Speaking

Active Listening

Writing

Critical Thinking

Learning Strategies

Complex Problem Solving

Instructing

Judgment and Decision Making

Active Learning

Persuasion

Time Management

Negotiation

Management of Personnel Resources

Mathematics

Quality Control Analysis

Systems Evaluation

Systems Analysis

Operation Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Operation and Control

Science

Management of Material Resources

Management of Financial Resources

Technology Design

Work Values

Relationships

Support

Independence

Achievement

Working Conditions

Recognition

Work Styles

Stress Tolerance

Self Control

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Dependability

Adaptability/Flexibility

Cooperation

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Initiative

Persistence

Leadership

Achievement/Effort

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions

Contact With Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Physical Proximity

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Telephone

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Decision Making

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Letters and Memos

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Freedom to Make Decisions

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Exposed to Contaminants

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Consequence of Error

Spend Time Sitting

Electronic Mail

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Walking and Running

Time Pressure

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Deal With External Customers

Public Speaking

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Level of Competition

Duration of Typical Work Week

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Degree of Automation

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Work Schedules

Outdoors, Under Cover

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Telephone

Letters and Memos

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Frequency of Decision Making

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Contaminants

Time Pressure

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Public Speaking

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Outdoors, Under Cover

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Radiation

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Public Speaking

Time Pressure

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Electronic Mail

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Exposed to Contaminants

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Letters and Memos

Frequency of Decision Making

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Telephone

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Walking and Running

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Spend Time Sitting

Face-to-Face Discussions

Spend Time Standing

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Public Speaking

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Time Pressure

Telephone

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Letters and Memos

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Frequency of Decision Making

Exposed to Contaminants

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Face-to-Face Discussions

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to High Places

Electronic Mail

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Radiation

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Contaminants

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Electronic Mail

Frequency of Decision Making

Time Pressure

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Letters and Memos

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Outdoors, Under Cover

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Public Speaking

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Face-to-Face Discussions

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Telephone

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Radiation

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to High Places

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Public Speaking

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Time Pressure

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Radiation

Frequency of Decision Making

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Face-to-Face Discussions

Outdoors, Under Cover

Letters and Memos

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Telephone

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

Work With Work Group or Team

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior, and report observations to professional staff.

Record and maintain patient information such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, and treatment and discharge plans.

Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.

Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers.

Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, and grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.

Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.

Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing and medical staff.

Serve meals, and feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

Organize, supervise, and encourage patient participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.

Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine.

Accompany patients to and from wards for medical and dental treatments, shopping trips, and religious and recreational events.

Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.

- Importance Supplemental-

Perform nursing duties such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens and drawing blood samples.

Complete administrative tasks such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, and maintaining medical and facility information.

Interview patients upon admission and record information.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior, and report observations to professional staff.

Record and maintain patient information such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, and treatment and discharge plans.

Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, and grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.

Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.

Organize, supervise, and encourage patient participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.

Serve meals, and feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.

Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.

Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers.

Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing and medical staff.

Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine.

Accompany patients to and from wards for medical and dental treatments, shopping trips, and religious and recreational events.

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Perform nursing duties such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens and drawing blood samples.

Interview patients upon admission and record information.

Complete administrative tasks such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, and maintaining medical and facility information.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing and medical staff.

Serve meals, and feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, and grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.

Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.

Organize, supervise, and encourage patient participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.

Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.

Record and maintain patient information such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, and treatment and discharge plans.

Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers.

Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine.

Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.

Accompany patients to and from wards for medical and dental treatments, shopping trips, and religious and recreational events.

Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior, and report observations to professional staff.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Perform nursing duties such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens and drawing blood samples.

Complete administrative tasks such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, and maintaining medical and facility information.

Interview patients upon admission and record information.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior, and report observations to professional staff.

Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.

Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing and medical staff.

Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers.

Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.

Record and maintain patient information such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, and treatment and discharge plans.

Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine.

Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.

Organize, supervise, and encourage patient participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.

Accompany patients to and from wards for medical and dental treatments, shopping trips, and religious and recreational events.

Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, and grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.

Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Serve meals, and feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Complete administrative tasks such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, and maintaining medical and facility information.

Perform nursing duties such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens and drawing blood samples.

Interview patients upon admission and record information.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine.

Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers.

Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.

Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Accompany patients to and from wards for medical and dental treatments, shopping trips, and religious and recreational events.

Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, and grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.

Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.

Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior, and report observations to professional staff.

Record and maintain patient information such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, and treatment and discharge plans.

Serve meals, and feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.

Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing and medical staff.

Organize, supervise, and encourage patient participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Interview patients upon admission and record information.

Perform nursing duties such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens and drawing blood samples.

Complete administrative tasks such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, and maintaining medical and facility information.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Accompany patients to and from wards for medical and dental treatments, shopping trips, and religious and recreational events.

Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.

Record and maintain patient information such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, and treatment and discharge plans.

Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers.

Organize, supervise, and encourage patient participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.

Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.

Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, and grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.

Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.

Serve meals, and feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine.

Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing and medical staff.

Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior, and report observations to professional staff.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Complete administrative tasks such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, and maintaining medical and facility information.

Interview patients upon admission and record information.

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-