Mental Health Assistant | Housekeeper - North & West Inpatient Units - Hillmorton Hospitalat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury -
Shifts ' Monday toFriday 08:00
- 16:30 Status ' Permanent,full time 1.0 FTE positionLocation ' Te Awakura,Hillmorton Hospital, Annex Road South, Middleton, ChristchurchSalary ' Based onthe NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement.Application
- Pleasesubmit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why youbelieve that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skillsyou have gained along the way.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed tobuilding a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleTe Awakura is a 64-bed adult acute inpatient unit that provides 24-hourcare for consumers with mental illness.
Our model of care focuses on integratedmultidisciplinary teams, providing excellent care for consumers in the leastrestrictive manner.
There are four units that form Te Awakura: North, East,South and West.
Each unit has 16 beds and has a variety of disciplines who workin these units, Nurses, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists,Mental Health, and Allied Health Assistants.Currently we have 1x full-time permanent Mental Health Assistant (MHA)/Housekeepingvacancy, the role is primarily focused on housekeeping within West & North inpatientunits, but you may be asked to work in other areas.
You would be workingclosely with the MHA/Housekeeper who works in the South and East units.
Te Awakura is made up of passionate clinicians who always work in thepatients' best interests.
We have a supportive team culture and encourageopportunities for growth and development.
Mental Health Assistants/housekeeping role has a vital role in the day-to-day functioning ofthe ward.
Responsibilities include:Supporting the smooth daily operation of the wardkitchen & dining area responsibilities, restocking, maintenance requestslinen, laundry, and supply/ordering of sameManagement of incoming orders, restocking of housekeeping room and clinicCompleting environmental checks in liaison with the Charge Nurse Manager or delegateCoordinating with cleaning services to maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.Supporting consumers in activities as requested by nursing staff.While you will not carry a patient load, the roleinvolves regular direct consumer contact.
A non-judgemental approach, strongcommunication skills, and sound decision-making abilities are essential.You will work closely with the MHA/Housekeeper fromthe South and East units to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of abusy acute inpatient service.
1x Permanent,full-time 1.0FTE positionSkills and Experience Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well.Effective problemsolving and decision-making skills.A full & cleandrivers licence Ability to workwell under pressure and autonomously.Initiative and aproactive approach to workIdeally experienceas a Hospital Aide or similarMental Healthexperience is highly desirable.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people ofNew Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that weare better positioned to understand and service our community.Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.
How to ApplyTo apply pleaseclick 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers' portal by Thursday 19th February.
If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray- Lisa.Gray2@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with therecruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.