Psychiatric Aides

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 3 (18%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 14 (82%)

• Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Complete administrative tasks, such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, or maintaining medical or facility information.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Interview patients upon admission and record information.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Listen and provide emotional support and encouragement to psychiatric patients.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Perform nursing duties, such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, or drawing blood samples.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Accompany patients to and from wards for medical or dental treatments, shopping trips, or religious or recreational events.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.Little or no AI speed-up · core task

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