Psychiatric Aide

Alberta Health Services; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services recherche un Psychiatric Aide pour rejoindre un équipe multidisciplinaire. Ce rôle implique d'assister les patients ayant subi des lésions cérébrales dans leurs soins quotidiens tout en veillant à respecter leur dignité et besoins. Les candidats doivent posséder d'excellentes compétences en communication et être capables de répondre aux demandes physiques de ce poste. Une expérience auprès de patients réhabilités est un plus.

Benefits

Assurance maladie

Formation continue

Qualifications

• Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires ou combinaison d'éducation et d'expérience.
• Capacité à gérer des tâches physiquement exigeantes comme soulever jusqu'à 25 kg.
• Expérience de travail avec des patients victimes d'accidents vasculaires cérébraux et de lésions cérébrales est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Assister avec les soins quotidiens des patients.
• Communiquer efficacement votre état de santé et bien-être aux autres professionnels de la santé.
• Maintenir un environnement sûr pour les patients et le personnel.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Attitude positive

Soutien cognitif

Soutien émotionnel

Capacité de transfert de patients

Education

Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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. Within the Program, reporting to a Unit Manager, you will participate in the delivery of quality care. This is a physically demanding position that requires you to assist with ADL’s including toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, re-positioning, escorting patients to and from programs, managing behavioral patients as a result of their brain injury among other duties. Complex moderate to severe brain injury patients may be very dependent at the time for care needs. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

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: HJCBI - Waterton Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.68 Posting End Date: 18-JUL-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 04-AUG-2025 Temporary End Date: 04-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 17 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights 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:

Sound observation and communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary psychiatric and rehabilitation setting. Able to handle the physical demands of the position and perform duties that involve periods of standing, walking, bending, turning, lifting weight up to 25 kg and transferring adult patients. Ability to provide basic patient care and comfort required. Able to provide cognitive, social, emotional and psychological support to the patient/family. Maintains a standard of high-quality care, self-directed and motivated. Actively integrates Patient and Family Centered Care principles into practice. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with safety. Maintain patient/family confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

Greater than six months of experience in working with stroke and brain injured patients is desired. Direct experience in an inpatient neuro rehabilitation setting is an asset. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.