Psychiatric Aide Duties and responsibilities: They monitor patients behavior, clean facilities. They also help transport patients to hospitals or health care facilities. They as well assist the patient with medical care. Salary: $26,190 Education: completion of high school, a drivers license to drive the patients to appointment etc., they are also required to do on-the-job training. Demand or need for this particular career: high school diploma, drivers license. and on the job training. Reflection: I would like to be psychiatric aide because i like to help people out.