Inpatient Forensic Mental Health Care Assistant

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government invites applications for Mental Health Care Assistants at the Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service (Mason Clinic). The role involves working in inpatient wards, supporting service users with care activities and recreation under the supervision of registered nurses.

We seek compassionate individuals with good communication, calmness under pressure, and resilience to help deliver evidence-based forensic care.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills and ability to engage with service users.
• Calm under pressure in challenging situations.
• Resilience and adaptability in a forensic mental health setting.
• Enthusiasm for working within mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with non-direct and direct care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Help implement nursing interventions and maintain a safe environment.
• Support recreational and vocational activities for service users to aid recovery.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Positive attitude

Education

National Certificate in Mental Health or equivalent

Job description

New Zealand Government invites applications for Mental Health Care Assistants at the Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service (Mason Clinic). The role involves working in inpatient wards, supporting service users with care activities and recreation under the supervision of registered nurses.

We seek compassionate individuals with good communication, calmness under pressure, and resilience to help deliver evidence-based forensic care.