Psychiatric Aide

1 in 5 people experience mental health concerns. Join us in making a difference. The Adult Acute mental health relief team is a part of the Recovery Alberta portfolio in the Edmonton Zone, specifically at Alberta Hospital Edmonton. We provide person-centered care, with all team members working within the CoACT collaborative care model. You would be reporting to the Central Services Manager while working on Adult Acute & Young Adult units onsite (10 & 12 Building).

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.

Classification: Psychiatric Aide

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Adult Acute & Young Adult Program

Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 01-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: Varies

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: Other

Minimum Salary: $24.77

Maximum Salary: $28.88

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of Grade 12. A combination of education and experience satisfactory to the employer will also be considered.

Recent experience in Addictions and Mental Health. 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 person-centered care principles are important.

Health Care Aide Certification. Working knowledge of the CoACT model of care. Working knowledge of trauma informed care.