Hourly Estimate for Canada

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$27.02 /hr
Median
$20.49 Low
$34.89 High
LocationMedian Salary
Canada$27.02
National $27.02
Location +/-0%
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