smoke aide

Carroll-Park-Healthcare-; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,909,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO 20 days

Flexible schedule

Overtime pay

DailyPay

Holiday pay

Disability Insurance

Wellness plans

Sign-on bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Carroll Park Healthcare in United States is seeking a Smoking Monitor to assist residents during smoking breaks, escorting them to designated areas and monitoring safety and policy compliance. The role requires logging sessions and reporting incidents to relevant staff, with adaptability to varied conditions and safety procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and CPR/First-aid training as applicable, plus the ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• First-aid/CPR training may be necessary.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Ability to walk, stand, lift, or meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Escort residents to and from designated smoking areas.
• Monitor residents during smoking for safety and policy compliance.
• Maintain logs of smoking sessions and report incidents to staff.
• Supervise visits and ensure compliance with facility policies.
• Adhere to safety procedures and assist in safety-related tasks.

Skills

Resource management

Computer skills

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

CPR/First-aid certification

Job description

Position Title: Smoking Monitor

Summary: Carroll Park Healthcare

is looking for an assertive, relaible, yet compassionate individual to aid in resident smoking breaks. The Smoking Monitor assist in escorting residents to and from designated smoking areas. Monitor residents while they smoke, ensuring safety and adherence to the facility’s smoking policies. Ensure that all smoking rules are followed, such as smoking only in designated areas and proper disposal of cigarette butts. Watch for any immediate health issues among residents during smoking sessions, especially respiratory issues. Maintain logs of smoking sessions and report any incidents or issues to relevant staff. Supervise visitations as needed, ensuring that interactions comply with facility policies and provide support to residents and visitors. Must be comfortable working in varied temperatures and exposure to allergens such as smoking.

Duties may include, but not limited to:

Planning and facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.

Implementing activities that accommodate those with special needs.

Handling logistics to make the event possible, such as making phone calls, advertising, managing inventory and budgets, training and motivating volunteers or employees, and coordinating transportation.

Observing participants at events gauge their enjoyment and obtain their feedback to improve events.

Keeping records regarding event planning resources, participant interest, and other notable information, such as injuries or behavioral incidents.

Reporting medical concerns or observations.

Ensuring that events are well-provisioned, the event staff is trained and prepared, and that the event takes place on time and within budget.

Providing participants with instructions for the event.

Adhering to and enforcing all safety procedures.

Requirements:

High school diploma and certain certifications may be required.

More education or experience with nursing, recreational activities, event planning, or related may be preferred.

Job training and first-aid and CPR training may be necessary.

Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Physical fitness, ability to walk, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands.

Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.

Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.

Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.

Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings.

Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in a long-term care setting preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet. (Not a complete list)

*Per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, COVID-19 vaccines, or approved religious/medical exemptions, are mandatory and are a requirement to work in our community. Peak Healthcare does offer the COVID-19 vaccination to all employees at no cost.

Benefits:

401k, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, 20 total days PTO (paid time off) in the first year, flexible schedule, overtime pay, DailyPay, Premium Holiday pay, Disability Insurance, Wellness Plans, Sign-on bonus for full-time nursing employees, Employee referral bonus and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.

Carroll Park Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug‑free workplace.