Occupation information for Psychiatric Aides District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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• Listen and provide emotional support and encouragement to psychiatric patients.
• Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff.
• Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
• Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.
• Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
• Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
• Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities.
• Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
• Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.
• Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Tools:

• Bedpans
• Blood collection syringes
• Clinical hydraulic lifts
• Desktop computers
• Electronic blood pressure units

Technology:

• Electronic mail software
• Medical software
• Office suite software
• Operating system software
• Presentation software

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