Psych Care Worker | Ann Arbor, MI

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  • Location: Ann Arbor, MI

  • Company: University Of Michigan

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 savingsResponsibilitiesOversee 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 backssment 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 ScheduleThis position consists of a 32 hour per week appointment. The schedule will include every other weekend with the shift position of evening shift. Union AffiliationThis 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 ScreeningMichigan 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 DeadlineJob 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/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job DetailJob Opening ID243291Working TitlePSYCH CARE WORKERJob TitlePSYCH CARE WORKERWork LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MIFull/Part TimePart-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusNonexemptOrganizational GroupUm HospitalDepartmentMM CW 8ECPPosting Begin/End Date12/18/2023 - 1/20/2024Salary$49,171.20 - $50,440.00Career InterestService/Maintenance (AFSCME Union) Associated topics: care, clinic, family medicine, family medicine physician, family practice physician, general practice, nocturnist, physician md, practice physician, primary

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