Psychiatric Aide - Aurora

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the lives of seniors with psychiatric illnesses. As a Psychiatric Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting patients' personal care needs and enhancing their overall well-being. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with health professionals in a compassionate environment. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to meaningful recovery journeys and be part of a supportive community focused on mental health care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care needs and comfort of patients.
• Observe and report on patients' mood and health.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Observational Skills

Education

Grade 12 Completion

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Seniors Mental Health program provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation programs for individuals, generally over the age of 65, with psychiatric illnesses such as dementia, mood, and thought disorders. The goal of the program is to help each patient achieve their optimal level of functioning in preparation for community integration. Specialty programming includes Mood and Thought Disorder, Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Enrichment, and Specialized Dementia. The service focuses on providing treatment and medication recommendations for seniors with complex presentations. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying for this posting, if you are successful, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Description:

As a Psychiatric Aide, you will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to meet the personal care needs and comforts of patients according to the patient care plan and facility policies. You will assist nurses with routine care to address patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs, as well as support organized activities or programs. Your responsibilities include observing and reporting on patients' mood, health, and well-being, maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals, assisting in maintaining a safe environment, and supporting the general work area.

Additional details:

• Acute Care Alberta: No
• Primary Care Alberta: No
• Recovery Alberta: Yes
• Classification: Psychiatric Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Seniors Mental Health, Aurora House
• Primary Location: Central Center for Mental Health and Brain Injury
• Location Details: As per location
• Multi-Site: No
• FTE: 0.76
• Posting End Date: 09-May-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-May-2025
• Temporary End Date: 30-Nov-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 38
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.