Smoking Attendant

Summit Commons Rehab; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Weekend Smoking Attendant to join their care team. This role involves assisting residents with smoking in a safe and clean environment, ensuring compliance with health standards while contributing to a positive resident experience. This opportunity offers competitive pay and the chance to work in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel and residents.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with smoking and maintaining a safe smoking environment.
• Transportation of residents to and from smoking area.
• Maintain clean designated smoking area.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Safety Techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA license preferred

Job description

We are hiring a weekend Smoking Attendant to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham!

$16 an hour. 8a-4p schedule with weekly pay.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Smoking Attendant, you provide the resident with a clean and orderly smoking environment in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility as may be directed by Senior Leadership.

Experience & Education:

• On-the-job training provided.

• High school diploma or its equivalent.

• CNA license preferred, but not necessary.

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 be familiar with drug actions and interactions.

• 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.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.