What are the responsibilities and job description for the Smoke Aide position at St. Jude's Nursing Home?
Duties & Responsibilities:
- The primary purpose of this job is to assist residents with smoking, lighting materials and or help with transportation to and from the designated smoking area.
- Maintain a clean designated smoking area for residents.
- Transportation of the residents to and from the designated smoking area.
- Ensuring residents maintain a safe smoking environment.
- Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
- Respects and takes care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies.
- Contributes to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.
- Keeps confidential any resident information she/he overhears or comes in contact with.
- Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.
- Follow facility policy and procedures.
- Other duties assigned by manager
Specific Requirements:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
- Must have knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
- Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10