Mental Health Assistants

23 hours ago

Waikato, New Zealand Waikato District Health Board Full time

Job Description - Mental Health Assistants - Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre (WAI28579)Mental Health Assistants - Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre:WAI28579Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre (HRBC), Waikato HospitalPermanent full time roles onlyRostered shift work Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the RoleWe 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.
Responsibilities of the role: 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 tangata whaiora.To apply culturally safe principles in the workplace.There is an expectation these roles will work across all shifts (morning, afternoon, night).
About the ServiceThese roles offer an opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and passionate team in a variety of in-patient mental health environments; every day is different and you have the opportunity to make a real impact to the lives of others.
We currently have limited positions available.
Candidates with a good understanding of Te Ao Maaori and the ability to support our Maaori tangata whaiora through a strong Te Ao Maaori lens will be prioritised for interview.
About you Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.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 public holidays.
Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
to view the position description.
How to ApplyPlease click 'Apply online' or apply via our Waikato Careers Website by clicking All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 31 January 2025.
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