Smoke Attendant PT

General Purpose

The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program.

This must be done in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.

Compensation

$19.00 - $21.00

Essential Duties

• Assist resident's entering and exiting the garden and smoking patio.

• Check log book to see if resident requires 1:1 or a smoking apron.

• Check smoking book and pass out/record cigarettes per company policy.

• Ensure residents only smoke on the approved patio area.

• Monitor residents for safety during their time on the patio (not selling to other residents, each smoking their own cigarette, etc.).

• Ensure fluids and snacks are available to residents per approved diet.

• Check patio for cleanliness and safety.

• Ensure smoking cart is locked at all time.

• Accompanies resident to smoke breaks

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.

Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.



* Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.


* Assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.


* Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.


* Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.


* Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Activities Director.


* Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.


* Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.


* Assists in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.


* Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.


* Assist with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.
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