Casual Mental Health Assistant Alex Hospital

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the people of New Zealand. Our commitment is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and we strive to build a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. We foster a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and meet the needs of our communities. About the Role We are seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join our team at the Older Persons' Mental Health Inpatient Unit located in Alexandra Hospital, Richmond. In this role, you will provide basic nursing care under the supervision and direction of Registered Nurses. Your responsibilities may include working with patients who exhibit challenging behaviors. This position is casual and requires flexibility, as you will be covering staff leave and periods of peak service demand. You should be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and school holidays. While some scheduling will be available for planned leave, short notice shifts may also be necessary. About the Team/Location Our Older Persons' Mental Health Inpatient Unit is dedicated to delivering psychiatric and geriatric care to older members of our community. We aim to provide high-quality inpatient care for patients facing acute mental health challenges and/or complex age-related health conditions. Our approach involves collaboration with patients, their families, clinical teams, and community support systems to achieve optimal health outcomes. About You Ideal candidates will hold eligibility to work in New Zealand or possess a valid New Zealand visa at the time of application. We are looking for individuals with strong communication skills and experience in older persons' healthcare, as well as a genuine affinity for working with the elderly. It is essential that you demonstrate flexibility, work methodically, and exhibit honesty and reliability while exercising appropriate initiative. Qualifications Required qualifications include: Essential: - Year 11 NCEA Level 1 English (or equivalent) - Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Maths (or equivalent) Preferred: - NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand (or equivalent) Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We embrace diversity within our workforce and encourage applications from 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 December 31, 2025. For general inquiries, you may contact our nursing recruiter at Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz. For role-specific questions, please reach out to Sarah Allen, Charge Nurse Manager of the Health of the Older Person Inpatient Unit, at Sarah.Allen@nmdhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement.