You will be working across the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability inpatient wards by supporting the provision of care in a range of areas. We seek an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to join our team on a casual 'as and when required basis'.

Our Mental Health Assistants are key team members who assist our nursing and allied health staff to ensure an effective and efficient service. As an Assistant working in mental health you'll need to have a positive attitude and good communication skills, be able to take direction and work well as part of the team.

We need Mental Health Assistants to support inpatient staff, working predominately afternoon and night shifts but maybe required to work other shifts from time to time.

Applicants should also note that a full driver's licence is a requirement for this position.

Our ideal applicant will be confident in providing support and assisting patients; display initiative; be patient focussed at all times; be able to adapt to a changing environment and have computer literacy.

We look forward to hearing from you if you feel that this is a role in which you would shine.

About Southern DHB

Southern DHB has the largest regional coverage of all the New Zealand health boards, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities across a huge geographical area. 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

You will be working across the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability inpatient wards by supporting the provision of care in a range of areas. We seek an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to join our team on a casual 'as and when required basis'.

Our Mental Health Assistants are key team members who assist our nursing and allied health staff to ensure an effective and efficient service. As an Assistant working in mental health you'll need to have a positive attitude and good communication skills, be able to take direction and work well as part of the team.

We need Mental Health Assistants to support inpatient staff, working predominately afternoon and night shifts but maybe required to work other shifts from time to time.

Applicants should also note that a full driver's licence is a requirement for this position.

Our ideal applicant will be confident in providing support and assisting patients; display initiative; be patient focussed at all times; be able to adapt to a changing environment and have computer literacy.

We look forward to hearing from you if you feel that this is a role in which you would shine.

About Southern DHB

Southern DHB has the largest regional coverage of all the New Zealand health boards, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities across a huge geographical area. 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