What are the responsibilities and job description for the Smoke Monitor position at Landmark of Louisville?
Landmark of Louisville is a beautiful seven-story property providing long-term skilled care to residents. We value our staff and strive to create a excellent work environment.
2 Part-time positions 9-6pm Weekend only! every other weekend
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of the Smoking Monitor is to provide each resident with a safe smoking environment. Monitor residents duringsmoking 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.