May assist with regular housekeeping duties to maintain area in clean and sanitary condition. May assist with medications as prescribed by a physician. Assists with program activities on the ward. Performs other related work as required. Employees regularly interact with mentally ill patients presenting danger from assault, escape, or violence, and may be exposed to infectious diseases and caustic detergents.
Duties require good physical health and emotional stability.
Employees in this class may be reallocated to the class of Psychiatric Aide upon successful completion of in-service technician training and one year of direct clinical care experience without regard to existing vacancies.