What are the responsibilities and job description for the Smoke Monitor position at Ambassador Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Location: 4900 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL 60625
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of the Smoking Monitor is to provide each resident with a safe smoking environment. Monitor residents during smoking hours.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Chart and keep track of cigarette count for each resident.
- Clean cigarette cart. Update and organize smoking books.
- If assigned to be on direct monitoring, make sure you are always within arm reach of your 1:1 at all times
- Ensuring supervision of patients at all times. Providing patients with emotional support.
- Refraining from performing additional, unauthorized functions (patient care, changing, showering, toileting, ADL Care).
- Detecting changes in condition of patients. Alerting nursing and/or social service staff when patients need help. Maintaining Close observation sheets daily.
- Maintaining confidentiality of patient information. Adhering to relevant policies, procedures and standards.
- Make beds on the floor you are assigned to.
- Make rounds on the unit. Checking rooms for smokers, well-being checks. Check bathroom for smokers.
- Pass out ice and hygiene product.
- Be visible in the milieu
- Monitor Dining room during mealtime.
- Relieve other psych tech for all breaks.
- Cleaning out bedside table, assisting with the upkeep of resident's personal space.
- Monitor the smoke patio during smoke times.
- During smoke times, assist with passing cigarettes, as necessary.
- Assist with stocking of supplies.
Benefit Package Includes:
- Excellent Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option
- Paid Sick Time
- Group Health Insurance / Dental & Vision / Life Insurance / Disability / Retirement
- Paid Birthday
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.