Casual Mental Health Care Assistant Acute Psychiatry
Casual Mental Health Care Assistant Acute Psychiatry
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$ 28 - 35
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Job Description
Casual Mental Health Care Assistant Acute Psychiatry
- Wakari Hospital
- Salary between $28.29 - $35.68 an hour
- Casual as and when required
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
As a Mental Health Care Assistant you will be responsible for:
- Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
- Patient movement
- Patient cares as required
- Stock reconciliation
- Ward maintenance
- Patient watch/supervision with one-on-one care as required
About us
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 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 you
As a Mental Health Assistant youll 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 drivers licence is a requirement for this position.
Our ideal applicant will:
- Be confident in providing support and assisting patients
- Display initiative
- Be patient focussed at all times
- Be able to adapt to a changing environment
- Have computer literacy.
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 by12 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Ben Kingsbury
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
Employment Type
Gig
