Mental Health Aide

Your Opportunity :

This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse portfolio supporting multiple programs! Our Psychiatric Emergency Department in the central zone at the Red Deer Regional Hospital is looking for an individual passionate about supporting clients and their families through moderate to severe addictions and mental health treatment streams. Reporting to the Manager, or designate, this position will provide one-to-one and group support to clients and families of addiction and mental health services, according to the client’s individual service plan and / or treatment plan. Using a client-centered approach, service will be provided in a variety of community settings, providing support and assistance to promote higher functioning, including social, physical, and emotional well-being, while fostering self-determination and independence. You will demonstrate the ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and have exemplary communication and conflict resolution skills.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.

Description :

As a Mental Health Aide, you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team to provide a welcoming and safe care environment. You will assist in the provision of direct patient / client care as delegated in a person-centered, recovery oriented and safe manner. In this position, you will assist and / or promote independence to patients / clients in completing activities of daily living as well as assisting other health professionals with providing treatments and observing and reporting relevant patient / client information to professional staff. You will assist new patients / clients and families with orientation, and 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 :

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications :

As Required.