Activity Facilitator Mental Health Inpatient Acute Unit

Activities Facilitator / Allied Health Assistant
Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit, Rotorua
Permanent, Part time (0.8FTE), rostered over 7-day period

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Activities Facilitator / Allied Health Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary team at Whare Whakaue Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit in Rotorua Hospital. If you are looking to join a passionate team who places great value on putting people first, embedding Te Ao Māori in every-day practice, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together; then this may be the opportunity for you.

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

You will be responsible for

• Implementation of a meaningful activities programme for our tangata whaiora group, working in conjunction with our Occupational Therapist and other staff.
• Assisting in the planning, organising, implementation and evaluation of the therapeutic programme on the ward that provides people opportunities to engage in psycho-educational, skills-based, social and leisure groups
• Assist in the enhancement of quality of life and independence for people with significant mental health issues to encourage participation and rehabilitation
• Ideally you will have an outgoing personality and ability to engage and encourage others.

• Experience in a similar type role would be an asset

  Follows the principles of the Te Ara Tauwhirotanga – Pathways that lead us to act with kindness Model of Care

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Mental Health Inpatient Unit provides care for individuals (adults) with complex mental health needs requiring inpatient care. The Inpatient Unit will be moving into a new facility in the latter part of the year.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here.

About you

The successful candidate will have proven ability to build relationships, bring a range of abilities in supporting therapeutic activities (baking / cooking, arts and crafts, sports, promotion of socialization skills), be well organised and possess good time management skills. You will be able to work alongside a skilled multi-disciplinary team. An ability to connect and build a trusting relationship with people from a range of life experiences and cultural backgrounds is essential and a certificate in health and wellbeing or similar would be beneficial.

• Ability to connect and build a trusting relationship with people from a range of life experiences and cultural backgrounds
• Able to work unsupervised and to use your initiative
• A willingness to help those around you
• Organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work in an acute & changeable environment and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and cultural awareness

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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 workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse 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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ann-Maree Voss, Clinical Nurse Manager, Whare Whakaue Ph 07 3497997. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.