Mental Health Aide

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Edmonton is seeking a Mental Health Aide to support patients in a collaborative environment. The role involves direct patient care, promoting independence in daily activities, and working closely with health professionals. Candidates need Grade 12 completion, registration in the HCA Directory, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range and will transition to Recovery Alberta in 2024.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 is required, with a combination of education and experience considered.
• Must have registration in the HCA Directory and BCLS-HCP certification. Strong verbal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of direct patient care in a safe manner.
• Help with daily living activities and support nursing staff.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and families.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Active listening skills

Emotional awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Post-secondary education in social sciences, psychology or health services

Job description

Your Opportunity

Want to work in Mental Health and Addiction? We are currently looking for a Mental Health Aide to join our team located in EMHT at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Our programs are dynamic, fast-paced, and patient/family centered, where all members of the interdisciplinary teamwork within the collaborative care (CoACT) framework. Reporting to the Unit Manager and working under the direction of nursing, the psychiatric/mental health aide performs activities that support meeting the personal care needs and comforts of patients in accordance with patient care plans and hospital policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to assisting in the provision of routine care to meet patient hygiene, nutrition, vital sign monitoring mobility, recreation and safety needs. You will also assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients & families, staff and visitors. Off campus patient escort duties may be assigned. Essentially, you will supporting nursing and other clinical staff to carry out quality, evidence based care. 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 Mental Health Aide, you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team to provide a welcoming and safe care environment. You will assist in the provision of direct patient/client care as delegated in a person‑centered, recovery oriented and safe manner. In this position, you will assist and / or promote independence to patients/clients in completing activities of daily living as well as assisting other health professionals with providing treatments and observing and reporting relevant patient/client information to professional staff. You will assist new patients/clients and families with orientation, and assist in the general support of the work area.

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Mental Health Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Psychiatric Emergency
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 22‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05‑JAN‑2026
• Temporary End Date: 31‑DEC‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.67
• Maximum Salary: $26.43
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12. A combination of education and experience satisfactory to the employer will also be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications

Mental Health Aides require registration in the HCA Directory. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS‑HCP). Strong and fluent verbal communication skills (English language proficiency is required) that supports verbal messages being received and understood. High emotional awareness of self and others. Active listening skills. Congruent non‑verbal communication skills. Has the ability to establish and maintain relationships built on mutual respect, appropriate sensitivity and transparency, empathy and compassion with patients & families, colleagues, professional and medical staff. Has sound self‑management skills - being able to manage own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances and think clearly and stay focused under pressure. Works cooperatively and productively with others. Enhance, support, empower and otherwise increase patient engagement in treatment and change. Has demonstrated ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

Post‑secondary education in social sciences, psychology or health services. Mental Health Aide Certificate (equivalencies may be considered). Minimum 2 years’ experience working with persons with an addiction and/or mental health issue - preferably in a hospital setting.