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Psychiatric Aides

Official English titlePsychiatric Aides

01 / Official English duty definition

Official English duty definition

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.

02 / Classification parents

Classification parents

Minor group
Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides31-1100
Broad occupation
Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides31-1130
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