Mental Health Assistant

3 weeks ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waikato Full time

**Mental Health Assistant / Kaimahi Atawhai - Mental Health Inpatient Units**

**Job Number**:WAI27111**

**Where you’ll be working**: The Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre

**The details**: Permanent - full time, rostered shift work

**Salary details**: $63,450 to $74,442 + KiwiSaver
- We are looking for individuals who can support our taangata whaiora and their whaanau during their admission period across our inpatient services.
- Maaori are significantly represented across our services, which is why we are moving towards becoming a ‘culturally led, clinically underpinned’ service.
- Delivering excellent care in a culturally responsive manner, to support the best outcomes for Maaori is fundamental to our mahi.

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**
- Responsibilities of the role:

- To function as a member of an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team to contribute to achieving tangata whaiora goals.
- To report observed changes in tangata whaiora’s health status to the registered health professional
- To have an understanding of potential/ actual risk factors and how to de-escalate and escalate to ensure the safety of our tāngata whai ora

**Click here to view the position description.**
- (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)_

**Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits**
- Working in mental health services which are committed to doing the very best for tangata whaiora and whanau
- a supportive and comprehensive orientation
- a strong, supportive and collegial work environment
- a culturally responsive service and team
- a service that supports further training, education and development opportunities
- a service where you feel valued and respected for the attributes you bring to the team
- a one person contact during the recruitment process to assist with any of your worries or queries.

**Mōu | About you**

To be considered for one of these positions, you must have:

- A passion for making a difference to the lives of our tangata whaiora and whanau
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

**Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service**

**Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato**
- Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please** **click here.**
- As part of our Te Whatu Ora, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Te Whatu Ora, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

**He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose**
- We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**
- If you have any questions about the role please contact the

**Closing date: open until filled**

**Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team

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