Compassionate Mental Health Aide — Inpatient (0.7FTE)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau seeks Mental Health Auxiliary Workers for the Tumanako Inpatient Unit and He Manu Pae Sub-Acute units in Whangārei. This permanent part-time role is 0.7FTE with a 56-hours-per-fortnight roster.

You will support patient recovery, contribute to a multidisciplinary team, and work in a culturally safe way. Experience is preferred but training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Compassionate caregiver with a positive outlook.
• Interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with cultural safety.

Responsibilities

• Support patient recovery and help develop skills for discharge.
• Provide a supportive ward environment for patients.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team and follow care plans.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Culturally safe practice

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau seeks Mental Health Auxiliary Workers for the Tumanako Inpatient Unit and He Manu Pae Sub-Acute units in Whangārei. This permanent part-time role is 0.7FTE with a 56-hours-per-fortnight roster.

You will support patient recovery, contribute to a multidisciplinary team, and work in a culturally safe way. Experience is preferred but training will be provided.