This posting is for a temporary, Psychiatric Care Worker (PCW).  PCWs, under the direction of the Medical Director and Clinical Nurses, provide staffing and clinical support to patients. 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.

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.

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.

• 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

• A minimum of two years of college.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills. 
• Evidence of a responsible work pattern including an outstanding attendance record and arriving on time for your shift.
• Able to take and process direction from multiple people

• Bachelor?s degree in psychology or Nurse Aid/Tech/Medical Assistant course preferred.
• Progressively responsible experience working with psychiatric patients, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.

The number of hours per week for this Sunday - Saturday 24/7 position varies. Requires 2 Holidays per year.

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.

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.

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

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.