Mental Health Assistants - Whaikaha (Intellectual Disability)at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch Permanent full time (0.94FTE) positions availableFurther grow and develop your skills and expertise within Intellectual Disability and Forensic nursingHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integrationand collaboration, we- re building a health system underpinned by partnership,equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the roleTe Whatu Ora
- Waitaha CanterburyForensic Intellectual Disability (ID) Team is on a journey of innovation andevolution in delivering the best possible care to our tāngata whaiora.
Here, weare focusing on long-term rehabilitation and targeted behavioural interventionsfor our tāngata whaiora by discovering and building on their personal strengths,and providing a supported transition back to their community.The primary purpose of the Mental HealthAssistant (MHA) is to improve the health outcomes for tangata whaiora.
Delivering a high standard of care isimportant to the Whaikaha team.We arelooking for Mental Health Assistants with passion and an interest in supportingthe delivery of safe, individualised care to tāngata whaiora within a forensicIntellectual Disability setting.About YouYou will join a supportive and experienced team that strives to make a real difference in people
- s lives.You will work in a fulfilling and yet dynamic environment with tangata whaiora
- consumers who have very complex challenges to face.You will also get an opportunity to build long-term relationships with our tāngata whaiora and deliver a full and holistic range of care.Finally, you will have access and support with your on-going professional development through unique Intellectual Disability training like Positive Behaviour Support and enabled by our comprehensive staff orientation package.Skills and experienceBe an enthusiastic individual who brings a range of knowledge and skills acquired in previous mental health and/or intellectual disability settings.Have exceptional interpersonal communication skills and a positive demeanour.A drive to develop your professional practise.Be compassionate and caring and have a strong sense of curiosity about those you care for.Critical thinking, planning and adaptability to a constantly changing environment.An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.A clean full driver license Working for HealthNew ZealandHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is
- the weaving of wellness
- . We're dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
It also promotes thecultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Ourpeople are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to beinggood employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role pleaseclick
- apply now.
- All applications must be submitted through ouronline career
- s portal before 11:59pm on Friday 1st August.
If you haveany questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at Natalie.Gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.