Psychiatric Aides
O*NET-SOC 31-1133.00 · interest code SIC
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.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Social — teaching, caring for, advising and helping people directly — then Investigative and Conventional.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 2 — some preparation — usually a high-school diploma and a few months of training.