Mental Health Assistant - Mental Health Intensive Rehabilitation

0.5FTE 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 Health Care Assistant at Te Puna Wai Kātea, you will be working closely with our registered nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists to provide rehabilitation to our patients. You will assist with activities of daily living and rehabilitation programmes. In addition to providing care and rehabilitation, you will carry out some house‑keeping tasks to ensure our Unit is clean, tidy, and safe for patients to mobilize. About the Team/Service/Location At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care. We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive positions us to better understand and serve our community. Benefits A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department Access to clinical training and education Project Maunga – our new facilities currently under construction (www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml) Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams For more information on living and working in Taranaki, visit the provided resources. About you Well established mental state and risk assessment skills Recent hospital healthcare experience, ideally in mental health Team focused Adaptability and flexibility Motivation and commitment to self‑directed learning Excellent interpersonal skills 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 diverse and inclusive workforce that positions us to understand and serve our community. We welcome 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 Friday 17 July . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Julia at [email protected]. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: TAR06308 Location: North Island – Taranaki – New Plymouth Job type: Permanent Full Time Expertise: Clinical – Health Care Assistant – Hospital / Community – Health Care Assistant – Hospital / Community #J-18808-Ljbffr