Psychiatric Aide - Young Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Psychiatric Aide at Alberta Hospital Edmonton. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support patients' personal care needs and ensure a safe environment. Candidates should have Grade 12 education and relevant mental health experience. A positive attitude and effective communication skills are essential. This full-time position offers a salary range of $22.67 to $26.43 per hour with various shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to address patients' personal care needs.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Observe and report on patients' health and mood.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Sound observation

Ability to adapt to changes

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Two years' recent experience in Mental Health

Job description

Your Opportunity

One in five people experience a mental health concern. Located at Alberta Hospital Edmonton, the Young Adult Evaluation, Treatment and Reintegration Service (Unit 12-A) is a short stay, fast-paced 26-bed acute care multidisciplinary psychiatry program for medically stable clients aged 17 to 26 years. The Psychiatric Aide is an integral member of the Unit 12-A collaborative team. This inpatient program is intended for clients diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder who require recovery-based support and interventions as they transition from an acute phase of illness toward stabilization. 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. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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.

Position Details

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Psychiatric Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 12-A, Young Adult Evaluation, Treatment and Reintegration Service
• Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-NOV-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 04-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 25
• Shift Pattern: 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

Two years' recent (within the past four years) experience in Mental Health and Addictions role. 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. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of the CoACT model of care. Working knowledge of trauma informed care.