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.

• Collaborate with the care team to plan, implement, and evaluate activity care programs

• Plan and conduct appropriate activity programs for patients

• Evaluate and document patients' activities, progress and the emotional, social, mental and/or physical condition of patients through the activity.

• Organize and maintain program materials, supplies, and equipment

• Communicate with family members regarding participant's status

• Monitor participants continued eligibility for program

• Participate in staff meetings and committees as assigned

• Ability to develop educational programs on a specific topic

• Perform other duties as assigned

NOTE: This is a 24-hour/week position

Associates degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
Three years of demonstrated and specific experience working with older adults with mild to moderate dementia and their family/caregivers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires frequent standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of participants.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Experience with person-centered activity planning for persons living with dementia. Supporting family caregivers with education, and referrals of community resources.

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

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.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.