Mental Health Assistant

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Hastings; Sur place; NZD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is seeking Mental Health Assistants to support tangata whaiora in an acute inpatient mental health setting, working alongside Registered Nurses and a multidisciplinary team to provide practical and therapeutic care that promotes safety, respect and recovery. This permanent full-time role is an opportunity to develop your career in mental health.

You will contribute to a compassionate, patient-centered environment, with a focus on communication, teamwork and

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 Health Assistance or willingness to work toward it.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to compassionate, respectful, person-centred care.
• Flexible, resilient and eager to learn in a busy healthcare environment.

Responsabilités

• Support tangata whaiora in an acute inpatient mental health setting.
• Assist with patient activities and daily care alongside Registered Nurses.
• Undertake observations and maintain a safe ward environment.
• Contribute to recovery-focused care with a patient-centred approach.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Patient-centred approach

Formation

NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 4 Health Assistance

Description du poste

• 2 x Permanent positions available, Full - Time, 80 Hours per fortnight
• This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while developing your career in mental health and healthcare services.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting tangata whaiora within an acute inpatient mental health setting. Working alongside Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide practical and therapeutic support that contributes to a safe, respectful and recovery focused environment. Your day may include supporting activities, assisting with patient care, undertaking observations, maintaining a safe ward environment, and helping people achieve their recovery goals.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others while building your skills and experience within mental health services. You will work closely with a dedicated team that values compassion, collaboration and person centred care, ensuring every individual receives the support they need during their recovery journey.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Mental Health Inpatient team provides specialist care and support for people experiencing acute mental health needs. We are a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high quality, recovery focused care while promoting dignity, wellbeing and positive outcomes for tangata whaiora and their whānau.

About you

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will bring a caring and professional approach to supporting people with mental health needs. You will have:

• A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 Health Assistance qualification, or be willing to work towards obtaining it.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to providing compassionate, respectful and person centred care.
• Flexibility, resilience and a willingness to learn in a fast paced healthcare environment.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job details

Job Reference: HAW10247

Location: North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise: Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community