• Hours – 0.94FTE (37.6 hours a week) Positions available
• Shifts – Rotating Roster, 4 days on and 2 days off. Monday to Sunday across Morning, Afternoon and Night shifts.
• Status – Permanent
• Location – Hillmorton Hospital

Health 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 Role

The Whaikaha High Care Area is a secure 4-bed inpatient Intellectual Disability (ID) unit at Hillmorton Hospital. The team provides assessment and treatment options tailored to the needs of intellectually disabled people. A dedicated multidisciplinary team of health professionals work together to craft packages of care that enable consumers to learn new skills and ways of managing their illness, so that they can return home, be part of their community and lead a good life.

Here, we are focusing on rehabilitation of our tāngata whaiora by discovering and building on their personal strengths and providing a supported transition back to their communities. Delivering a high standard of care is important to the Whaikaha team. Our focus is on a person’s individual skills and abilities to maintain their independence whilst encouraging them to develop new skills. We promote the person to remain engaged with the wider community to maintain their social networks and advocate continuum of care. Supporting consumers to engage in meaningful activities in the inpatient areas and in the community as supported by the multi-disciplinary team.

• As a Mental Health Assistant, you will be involved in supporting consumers with their activities of daily living (ADL’s) as well supporting them with their daily routines. You may be required to help facilitate activities for our consumers, this could also be an activity off the ward/ off-site. You will be well supported by and work closely with the nursing team.
  

About you

We are looking for someone who is resilient, motivated and friendly. Has a kind and caring nature and willingness to help others.

• Current Full Drivers Licence is essential
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and a willingness to learn
• Punctuality and reliability
• Ability to be versatile and follow direction
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ideally experience as a Health Care Assistant/ Mental Health Assistant, though not essential
• Experience in a setting working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is desirable but not essential
  

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Friday, 16th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.