Casual Mental Health Assistants - Pool | Hillmorton Hospitalat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
Shifts ' 24/7 Rotating roster.
Morning 7am '3:40pm, Afternoon 3:10pm- 11:10pm, Night 10:50pm
- 7:20amStatus ' Casual rolesLocation ' Hillmorton Hospital, Annex Road South, Middleton, Christchurch.Salary ' Based on Mental health Assistants Step 1-5Application
- Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letterstating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the rolehighlighting any skills you have gained along the way.
Please also advise what you are applying for, a permanent or casual position Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleMental Health Assistants areinstrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team.
Asa Mental Health Assistant you will assist nursing staff with patient cares whilstmaintaining a safe and clean work environment on the ward.You will be providing cover across inpatientservices; including acute adult admitting units, high/ complex needs services,intellectual disabilities, forensics, specialty services, Mothers and Babies,Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Drug, and child and youth services.
This role is based in the casual Pool forSpecialist Mental Health Services.The Pool covers services that areshort staffed.
Most of our services are based at Hillmorton Hospital howeveryou may be asked to cover at The Princess Margaret Hospital from time to time.
Casual positionsSkills and ExperienceExcellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage wellEffective problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary teamAbility to work well under pressureInitiative and a proactive approach to workIdeally experience as a Hospital Aide or similarMental Health experience is highly desirableWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday 28th October.
If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt- natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.