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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.
Related: Home Health Aides Nursing Assistants Occupational Therapy Aides Physical Therapist Aides Psychiatric Technicians
Industries: Health & Counseling Government
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