Mental Health Assistant - Acute Mental Health

New Zealand Government · New Zealand, Otago, New Zealand

Location
New Zealand
Job Type
Permanent Part time
Posted
July 19, 2026

Job Description

Mental Health Assistant - Acute Mental HealthSalary Band $28.30 - $35.69 per hour + holiday loading

Wakari Hospital
0.9 FTE / 72 hours per fortnight
Permanent vacancy
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 roleWe are looking for a positive and confident Mental Health Assistant to support our tight knit team in our Acute mental health - Ward 9B.
As a Mental Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for:
* Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
* Patient movement
* Patient cares, as required
* Stock reconciliation
* Ward maintenance
* Patient watch/supervision, with one-on-one care as required
* Rostered shifts duties (Monday through to Sunday).

About us
Wakari Hospital provides care within a range of different settings and environments. You'll join...

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