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	Psychiatric Aide

	Page Down		Job Description: Psychiatric Aides work under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses and social workers to provide nursing and personal care to mentally disabled patients in State or private hospitals or private nursing facilities. The most common tasks include the following: assisting patients with bathing, dressing or feeding; encouraging patients to participate in educational and recreational activities; recording patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature; and aiding or restraining patients to prevent injuries. Psychiatric Aides report any health or behavior changes to the supervising medical staff.

Wages - Statewide:

To give you an idea of how much you might earn, we have given you the average hourly wages and average yearly wages for this career throughout California. Wages can vary greatly in different parts of the State.


	Hourly Average Wages:	$	28,107

	Yearly Average Wages:	$	28,107
Source: California Occupational Employment and Wage Data, 2008

Job Openings:

An average of 50 job openings will be available statewide per year. The number of openings includes both new jobs and replacement openings as workers leave the occupation.

Source: California Occupational Employment Projections 2004 - 2014

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	Basic Job Requirements: High school graduate preferred Desire to help others Tactful Emotional stability Nursing Assistant Certification issued by the Department of Health Services is preferred Page Down

	Where to get training locally: Generally, training is offered on-the-job. Community colleges, vocational and adult education schools, and local training providers offer state approved nursing assistant training programs. To find training programs in your area you can check the LaborMarketInfo Web site at www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/cgi/databrowsing/traProvidersSelection.asp?menuChoice=traProviders. Or, you can go to a One-Stop Career Center for assistance. (See "One-Stop Career Centers" in the "How to Find a Job" section.)


	Possible Job Paths: Return to Health Care Job List

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