Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker

Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue in-patient unit

Mental Health & Addiction Services, Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Permanent, full time

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at Lakes Mental Health & Addiction in-patient unit. This position will work alongside our registered nurses and members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality patient care.

Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue (Whare Whakaue) is a 14-bed Adult inpatient unit based in Rotorua serving the community of Lakes area, including Taupo, Turangi and Mangakino. This is an exciting time to join our team as we are preparing to move into the brand new contemporary 16-bed unit that is designed to better enable the aspirations of the model of care Te Ara Tauwhirotanga.

About the Role

As a Support Worker your responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the ward is clean, tidy and safe for staff and tangata whaiora, this includes housekeeping duties.
• Ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained.
• Assisting nursing staff with tangata whaiora cares and management, this also includes when needed, personal cares.

You will have an ability to:

• Relate effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Be flexible and remain calm under pressure.

About the Team/Service/ Location

At Lakes, our model of care, Te Ara Tauwhirotanga, actively promotes compassionate, person-centered care. We understand how important it is to know that what you do counts, and to feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction in your role. We are looking for people that share our common goal to provide the best possible care to everyone by seeking continuous improvement in everything we do. If you have a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others, we would like to hear from you today.

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.

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

About you

We are looking to recruit a Mental Health Support Worker with:

• Previous experience in a support worker or health care assistant role, ideally in an inpatient mental health setting
• Ability to support tangata whaiora with personal cares, such as showering, toileting, dressing and other activities of daily living.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and physically demanding environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritise work tasks.
• Ability to relate with tangata whaiora & whanau from all cultures & backgrounds.

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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 vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. 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.