PSYCH CARE WORKER

Uofmhealth; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Caregiver for its Ann Arbor facility. This entry-level role involves supporting patients with daily activities, participating in assessments, and providing a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in child psychology and a strong attendance record. Join a leading healthcare institution dedicated to improving lives and advancing medical care.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on day one

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Qualifications

• Requires current Child Psych experience and evidence of a responsible work pattern.
• Recent experience on an inpatient psychiatric unit is preferred.
• Desired: a minimum of two years of college.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support patients in daily activities.
• Assist in controlling aggressive behavior and provide therapeutic intervention.
• Participate in patient assessment and care planning.

Skills

Current Child Psych experience

Responsible work pattern

Outstanding attendance record

Education

Minimum of two years of college

Job description

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This range is provided by Michigan Medicine. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50,648.00/yr - $51,958.00/yr

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings
  
  
  

Responsibilities*

Oversee and support patients in such activities as eating, dressing, grooming, social manners and care for rooms and belongings. Assist patients in controlling aggressive or destructive behavior by providing therapeutic and/or physical intervention under supervision. Participate in patient assessment and patient care planning by communicating oral and written observations and behavioral information to nurse assigned to patient. Participate in discussions with nursing staff concerning individual relationships with patients and their response to therapy and treatment. Assist in the preparation of patients and their families for hospitalization by providing information on the hospital environment, operational and routine.

Related Duties

Assist patients with or administer routine personal hygiene.

Transport, ambulate, move and lift patients. Perform emergency first aid measures, such as handling of convulsions or fainting. Function as a sitter by providing constant, alert observation of patients assigned by nurse. Escort patients to various locations for procedures, tests or court. Assist with maintaining orderliness of patient care and unit environment as directed.

Required Qualifications*

• Current Child Psych experience.
• Evidence of a responsible work pattern including an outstanding attendance record and arriving on time for your shift.
• Recent experience on an inpatient psychiatric unit.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications*

• A minimum of two years of college.
  
  
  

Work Schedule

This position consists of a 32 hour per week appointment. The schedule will include eve shifts during the week and day shifts every other weekend.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. This is a benefited position.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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