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Henry Ford Health
Unit Assistant - Float Pool
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$36,084 / year median in Michigan
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Unit Assistant - Float Pool Henry Ford Health - 3.8 Detroit, MI Job Details Part-time 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Patient room cleaning Patient meal service Resident personal care assistance Greeting customers Filing Housekeeping assistance Team scheduling Mail distribution Assisting medical staff Phone call screening High school diploma or GED Employee attendance management Mail management Stocking Mail processing Handling patient inquiries 1 year Patient escort assistance Clinical staff scheduling Entry level Meal assistance Healthcare facilities housekeeping Full Job Description Company Description At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative
Future of Health:
Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.Job Description Location:
St.John Hospital Department:
Float Pool Schedule:
24hrs/week; 8hr Day Shift, 7:00am-3:30pm; weekends on rotation; holidays on rotationResponsibilities:
Greets patients, visitors, and new admissions. Answers general inquiries and schedules patients for appointments. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Performs general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution. Creates various reports and documents as assigned. Helps patients/residents with basic technology and social media. Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care. Performs unit safety checks. Assists with meeting patient needs and escalates as appropriate. May assist with meals, pass and collect trays, pass out activities, and transport patients/residents through facility. May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly. May maintain staff schedules and timekeeping as assigned. QualificationsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. -Note:
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. - Preferred use of administrative skills in a hospital setting,Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance