Job Description

Your Opportunity:

1 in 5 people experience a mental health concern. The Psychiatric Aide will be working in Unit 10-2. This unit is part of the Adult Acute Services portfolio of the Edmonton Zone Addiction and Mental Health program. We provide patient and family centered care, with all team members working within the CoACT collaborative care model and the Addiction and Mental Health - Edmonton Zone Principles of Care. Join us in making a difference.

Description:

As a Psychiatric Aide, you will perform activities within a 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. Your duties will includes assisting with the provision of routine nursing care to meet patients\' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs; assisting with organized activities or programs; as well as observing and reporting on a patient\'s mood, health, and wellbeing. You will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

• Classification: Psychiatric Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 10-2
• Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 06-APR-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 24-APR-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 30
• Shifts per cycle: 75
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.23
• Maximum Salary: $25.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications:

Two years\' recent experience in Addictions and Mental Health. 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. Health Care Aide Certificate and Mental Health First Aid Certificate.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Alberta Health Services