Your Opportunity : Description :
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.
Required Qualifications :
Completion of Grade 12.A combination of education and experience satisfactory to the employer will also be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications :
At least one year of experience working with patients in a mental health setting. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024.
By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15 : Layoff and Recall.
Preferred Qualifications :
As required.