Mental Health Care Assistant - Waiatarau Acute Inpatient Unit at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā, Auckland

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• Permanent, Full-Time position
• Based at Waitakere Hospital

We are looking for a passionate Mental Health Care Assistant to work in Waiatarau which is a purpose built Acute Mental Health inpatient unit.

In this full time position position you will be working with people experiencing acute mental health problems. You will need to be able to easily relate to, and deal with, people who can at times demonstrate difficult or challenging behaviours. You will need to be calm under pressure, and demonstrate resilience. You will also be a confident and clear communicator, with good verbal language skills.

It is important that you have enthusiasm for working within mental health, and are self-motivated, energetic, and have a positive attitude.

You will be working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Previous experience within a mental health setting would be advantageous.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply directly online, by visiting our website on www.wdhbcareers.com quoting reference number WDHB16192 or click on the "apply now" button on this page.

Click here to download the Job Description.

Closing Date: 31 March 2023

Position No: WDHB16192