Smoke Monitor Aide

Kinder Retirement & Rehabilitation Center•Kinder, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Kinder Retirement and Rehabilitation is hiring a Smoke Monitor/Smoke Aide. This position will be responsible for the residents in a designated smoke area of the facility. This position maintains a safe environment at all times. May require working irregular hours. This is an entry-level position where the Smoke Monitor/Smoke Aide is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated smoke area of the facility. He/She is knowledgeable of residents who are considered unsafe smokers. The Smoke Monitor/Smoke Aide is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to each specific resident.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.
Has the ability to provide care and supervision to a group of residents assuring safety is provided at all times for this group as well as others in the facility.
Maintains effective interpersonal relationships.
Is of good emotional, mental and physical health having sound judgment and high standards.
Is courteous in working with residents, families, and employees.
Maintains a neat, well groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for resident care.
Has a desire to work with the geriatric resident and their current and prospective needs.
Must be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled.
Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident.
Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments.
Must have ability to monitor the resident as per facility policy and procedures.
Must display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to standards of the facility, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies and developing good understanding of basic safety practices.
Must be able and willing to function appropriately in a disaster or evacuation of the facility.
Must demonstrate ability to follow direction of supervising staff.
Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Signs in per facility protocol.
Responsible for obtaining an updated list of all residents who are unsafe smokers including recommended interventions.
Ensures that there is no oxygen in the smoke area at any time.
Responsible for monitoring all residents in the smoke area, monitoring the area, and intervening as needed for any resident safety issue.
Reports any safety issues to the Charge Nurse or Director of Nurses.
Offer assistance and assist all residents as needed.
Does not leave the assigned area when supervising an unsafe smoker until the smoker has finished and left the area or he/she relieved by another employee.
The smoke area is to be kept free from trash and clutter by the smoke monitor.
During inclement weather (extreme cold, extreme heat, storms, etc.), monitor will limit the exposure of residents. If indoor smoke area is available, residents will be encouraged to smoke inside due to weather conditions. If unable to redirect residents who wish to remain outside during inclement weather their nurse will be notified.
Assists residents to plan their time for smoking to enable them to be well cared for as well as attend their desired functions during the shift. (i.e. activities, visits with each other and their families, outings, meals, quiet times, etc.)
Reports any changes in condition or any resident/family concerns to licensed nurse.
Maintains safe environment at all times.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Attends required staff in-services, meetings, orientation, and continuing education activities as required.
Is aware of and adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights and confidentiality of patient information including HIPAA regulations.
Interacts with patients and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.
Is aware of Patient Abuse Reporting Law.
Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.