Psychiatric Aide
Your Opportunity:
1 in 5 people experience a mental health concern. The Psychiatric Aide will be working in Unit 10-2A, which is part of the Recovery Alberta Adult Acute Services portfolio. We provide patient and family centered care, with all team members working within the CoACT collaborative care model. Join us in making a difference. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
Description:
As a Psychiatric Aide, you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team to meet the personal care needs and comforts of patients in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs as well as assist with organized activities or programs. In this position, you will observe and report on a patient¿s mood, health, well-being, maintain effective communication with patients and health professionals, assist with the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors as well as assist in the general support of the work area.
- Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Psychiatric Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 10-2
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 06-OCT-2025
- Temporary End Date: 11-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 12
- Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $22.67
- Maximum Salary: $26.43
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12. A combination of education and experience satisfactory to the employer will also be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:Two years' recent experience in Addictions and Mental Health. Non-violent crisis intervention training. Sound observation and strong verbal communication skills. Positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in an acute psychiatry setting. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changes in daily schedule and patient needs. Working knowledge of patient and family centered care principles is also required.
Preferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of the CoACT model of care. Working knowledge of trauma informed care. Health Care Aide Certificate and Mental Health First Aid Certificate. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in working with clients with concurrent disorders and are appropriately able to assess and manage signs of withdrawal from multiple substances.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
