Casual Mental Health Care Assistant - Acute Psychiatryat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern - - Balclutha

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  • $35.68 an hourCasual as and when requiredHealth 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 roleAs a Mental Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for the following:Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care teamPatient movementPatient cares, as requiredStock reconciliationWard maintenancePatient watch/supervision, with one-on-one care as requiredView position descriptionAbout usHealth New Zealand
  • Te Whatu Ora
  • 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 youAs a Mental Health Assistant you'll need to have a positive attitude and good communication skills, be able to take direction and work well as part of the team.Applicants should also note that a full driver's licence is a requirement for this position.Our ideal applicant will:be confident in providing support and assisting patientsdisplay initiativebe patient focussed at all timesbe able to adapt to a changing environmenthave computer literacy.Working at 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.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 12 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at 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

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