Also called: Mental Health Worker
Helps patients in psychiatric facilities with daily activities and keeps the unit safe.
Helps patients with meals and hygiene, accompanies them to activities, and watches for warning signs of distress. Physical and emotionally demanding, but a real entry point.
BLS May 2024.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Robots don't help with meals and hygiene on a psych unit; this is personal, physical care.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply for psychiatric aide or behavioral health associate jobs at hospitals
Classes: Health, Physical education, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-1133.
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