Job Description

Your Opportunity:
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. This position has been identified as a Recovery Alberta position effective September 1, 2024. By applying to this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta.
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.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Psychiatric Aide

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Rundle House, AIP Program

Primary Location:

Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.76

Posting End Date:

03-NOV-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

13-NOV-2025

Temporary End Date:

29-JUN-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

5

Shifts per cycle:

19

Shift Pattern:

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:

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.