Cultural Support Worker for Tawhirimateaat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley - - Porirua - ref. p68165719
- Ratonga Rua OPorirua Campus, PoriruaContract: Permanent Full Time (1 FTE)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders.
- rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.
The Kai Manaaki-Cultural Support Worker roleis task-specific and has defined boundaries.
KaiManaaki- Cultural Support Worker is part of a collaborative health care team;they assist the clinicians to meet the Tāngata whai ora / consumer needs whenit is appropriate for team leader to delegate aspects of care to a trainedunregulated health Kai Manaaki role.
Kaimanaaki-Cultural Support Workercontributes to the successful operation of the clinical team at Tāwhirimātea.Kaimanaaki-CulturalSupport Worker must seek guidance and supervision when needed.Kaimanaaki-Cultural Support Worker may also be allocated service activities orduties that contribute to the service function and delivery.
KaiManaaki-Cultural Support Worker working hours are based on the unit atTāwhirimātea, Monday to Friday, 0800 hours- 1630 hours.Specifictraining as defined by MHAIDS learning and development will be provided toensure the Kai Manaaki-Cultural Support Worker has appropriate culturalcompetencies and skills according to the employer and service expectations.KaiManaaki-Cultural Support Worker gives and receives feedback on theirperformance in an annual performance review with their line manager.
For cultural expertise performance reviewprocess please refer to the Te Whatu Ora Allied, Public Health, Scientific& Technical Collective Agreement Appendix A and Appendix G.About theTeam/Service Location Tāwhirimātea is 29 bed safe care facilityrehabilitation unit within Central Regional Forensic and RehabilitationServices based on Te Korowai Whāriki Campus in Porirua.
This is a regional innovative supportiveservice working with tangata whai ora in supporting their journey with amulti-disciplinary team approach.Weadvocate for best practice, sharing of ideas, and the continuum of changemanagement processes to align with our vision.About you We would like tohear from you if:Enthusiastic and energetic about thejob;Are a team player;Basic group facilitation skills;Basic problem solving skills;Some care giving background;Mental health experience;Evidence of furthering owndevelopment;Able to set own values aside.Essentialqualifications, skills and experience An interest in working with mentalhealth Tāngata whai ora.Knowledge and skills in tikanga Māori.Ability to work under guidance andaccording to treatment plans and guidelines developed.Ability to make an effective unit /team contribution.Ability to communicate clearly andeffectively in both written and oral.Ability to adapt within a changing environment.Sensitive to the needs of Tāngata whaiora, whānau, staff and the public.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Understanding of the needs of clinicalcultures.Strong consumer focus.Understanding ofand adherence to C&C
- s aims and objectives.At least NZQA level 3 or highercertificate or equivalent qualification.Clean and current Full Class 1 NewZealand Drivers licence.Working at HealthNew Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is
- the weaving of wellness
- . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.
A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity.
We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply To apply please click- apply now.
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by 13thAugust.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.