Mental Health Assistant - Mental Health for Older Peopleat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern - - Alexandra
Ward 6c, Dunedin HospitalSalary band - $59,024 - $74,442 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaverPermanent position Rewarding role by making a difference in people's lives1.0 FTE/80 hours per fortnightHealth 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 roleJoining this valuable team requires a positive attitude and the ability to communicate on multiple levels.The role consists of a wide range of duties including but not limited to the following:Assisting with patient movementAssisting with rehabilitationAssisting the Nurse team where requiredAssisting with nutritional needsClerical duties as requiredStock reconciliationView position descriptionAbout usHealth New Zealand - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youTo be successful in joining our team you will have/be the following:Mental Health experience or a strong willingness to work in this field is preferredMust hold working rights as we are unable to offer sponsorshipExperience working with people in the health sector and/or experience in customer service is desirableA passion for supporting older peopleWarm, empathetic, and responsiveComfortable with using computersWorking for Health New ZealandHealth 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.Salary rangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($59,024 p.a) and Step 5 ($57,024 p.a pro-rata) of the Mental Health Assistant Pay Scale.How to applyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 18 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/