Psychiatric aide assisting mentally impaired and emotionally disturbed patients, providing care, support, and monitoring under nursing staff direction. Aiding with daily living activities and encouraging participation in social and recreational activities
Experience
Psychiatric Aide
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Listened and provided emotional support to psychiatric patients
Provided care for patients with disabilities under nursing staff direction
Completed physical checks and monitored patients for unusual behavior
Recorded and maintained patient information, including vital signs and progress notes
Organized and encouraged patient participation in social and recreational activities
Aided patients in bathing, dressing, and grooming as needed
Cleaned and disinfected rooms to maintain a safe environment
Skills
Checking & Planning
Assessing patient physical conditions, Following healthcare protocols
Technical Skills
Recording vital statistics, Maintaining medical records
Core Skills
Interviewing patients, Monitoring patients, Encouraging patients in therapy
Hands-On Work
Cleaning patient rooms, Accompanying patients on outings, Collecting specimens from patients
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