Smoking Attendant - Southeastrehabcare : Job Details

We are hiring a Smoking Attendant to join our dynamic care team at Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton!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 ofour 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.Respect and take care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies.Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.Keep confidential any resident information overheard 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 utilize them appropriately.Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. About Athena Health Care Systems:Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.Athena's Benefits: Competitive and Weekly PayHoliday Pay for Hourly and Salaried EmployeesOvertime Pay for Hourly EmployeesCareer Advancement OpportunitiesExclusive Employer Discount Program Available for Eligible Team Members: Employer Paid Life Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchVacation and Personal TimeHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHealth insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families) 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 centers 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr