Psychiatric Aide

Recovery Alberta; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury in Ponoka is seeking a Psychiatric Aide to work as part of the Adult Inpatient Program’s multi-disciplinary team. You will support patients with personal care, activities of daily living, and monitoring changes in condition.

The role is 0.76 FTE with shifts including days and nights, and a focus on collaborative care within the Rundle House unit. Previous mental health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12.
• A combination of education and experience satisfactory to the employer will also be considered.
• Keen observation and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Experience in Mental Health and Addictions environment is preferred; experience in a Mental Health environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine patient care to meet hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs as per care plan.
• Observe and report on patients' mood, health and well-being to health professionals.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and support daily living activities.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support recovery goals.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychiatric Aide in the Adult Inpatient Program at the Centennial Center for Mental Health and Brain Injury in Ponoka. The Acute Services Units within the Adult Inpatient Program provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and stabilization services to individuals 18-64 years of age who have a severe and persistent mental illness and/or are experiencing an acute mental health crisis and/or addiction illness. This position requires a highly motivated individual that is keenly interested in working with people. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are large contributors to success in this position. You will report to the Unit Manager and/or designate Manager. The Psychiatric Aide is able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to support addiction and mental health patients to meet their recovery goals and assist with activities of daily living, observing and reporting any changes in condition.

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 patients 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.

• Classification: Psychiatric Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Adult Psychiatry Rundle House
• Primary Location: Centennial Ctr MH & Brain Inj
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.76
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $24.77
• Maximum Salary: $28.88
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Psychiatric Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Adult Psychiatry Rundle House
• Primary Location: Centennial Ctr MH & Brain Inj
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.76
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $24.77
• Maximum Salary: $28.88
• 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:

Keen observation and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively as a team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference given to applicants with experience in a Mental Health and Addictions environment. Experience in a Mental Health environment is a definite asset.

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