Inpatient Forensic Mental Health Care Assistant

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is seeking Mental Health Care Assistants at the Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service in Mason Clinic, Point Chevalier. The role supports service users under registered nurses, assisting with non-direct and direct care activities in inpatient wards.

The position is permanent, full-time with rostered shifts, offering a collaborative, supportive team environment and opportunities to contribute to recovery and safety within forensic mental health

Qualifications

• Verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Resilience in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with both direct and non-direct care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Help maintain a safe environment in inpatient wards.
• Assist with recreational and vocational activities to support recovery and engagement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Education

National Certificate in Mental Health or equivalent

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is seeking Mental Health Care Assistants at the Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service in Mason Clinic, Point Chevalier. The role supports service users under registered nurses, assisting with non-direct and direct care activities in inpatient wards.

The position is permanent, full-time with rostered shifts, offering a collaborative, supportive team environment and opportunities to contribute to recovery and safety within forensic mental health