Psychiatric Aide - Addictions and Mental Health
- Classification: Psychiatric Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Department: AH-Unit 10-1A Acute Assess-EDM
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 04-APR-2019
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 14-APR-2019
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 30
- Shifts per cycle: 75
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $21.74
- Maximum Salary: $25.34
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Completion of Grade 12. Completion of Personal Care Aide or Mental Health Aide Certificate or equivalent. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
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. English language proficiency required. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills. Ability to adapt quickly to changes in daily schedule and patient needs. Working knowledge of patient and family centered care principles. Effective and hard worker with a focus on caring for and engaging with patients.
Preferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of the CoACT model of care. Working knowledge of trauma informed care. Working knowledge of harm reduction model and the stages of change.
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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