Mental Health Assistant - Ward 6C at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago Mental Health Assistant - Mental Health for Older Persons Salary Band - $59,024 - $74,442 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver Mix of permanent positions available Rewarding role by making a difference in people's lives Mix of part or full-time options available Your next opportunity could be working in mental health. This rewarding opportunity has you working closely with Nurses and Older persons to assist with a variety of duties. Mo te turanga - About the role Joining this valuable team requires a positive attitude and the ability to communicate on multiple levels. The role consists of a wide range of duties including but not limited to: To be successful in joining our team you will have/be the following: Mental Health experience or a strong willingness to work in this field is preferred Whilst experience working with people in the health sector and/or experience in customer service is desirable Have a passion for supporting older people Be warm, empathetic, and responsive Be comfortable with using computers Dunedin: Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community Continuous support for career development Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Please state in your cover letter what FTE you are interested in Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community. Utu whanui - Salary range This role belongs to the PSA Collective Agreement and falls between step 1 ($59,024 p.a) and Step 5 ($57,024 p.a pro rata) of the MHA scale. Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible. All conversations will be confidential in nature. If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to: Occupational health assessment Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only) Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
