Smoke Monitor

Smoking Monitor

The primary purpose of the Smoking Monitor is to provide each resident with a safe smoking environment. Monitor residents during smoking hours.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Chart and keep track of cigarette count for each resident.
• Clean cigarette cart. Update and organize smoking books.
• If assigned to be on direct monitoring, make sure you are always within arm reach of your 1:1 at all times
• Ensuring supervision of patients at all times. Providing patients with emotional support.
• Refraining from performing additional, unauthorized functions (patient care, changing, showering, toileting, ADL Care).
• Detecting changes in condition of patients. Alerting nursing and/or social service staff when patients need help. Maintaining Close observation sheets daily.
• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information. Adhering to relevant policies, procedures and standards.
• Make beds on the floor you are assigned to.
• Make rounds on the unit. Checking rooms for smokers, well-being checks. Check bathroom for smokers.
• Pass out ice and hygiene product.
• Be visible in the milieu
• Monitor Dining room during mealtime.
• Relieve other psych tech for all breaks.
• Cleaning out bedside table, assisting with the upkeep of resident's personal space.
• Monitor the smoke patio during smoke times.
• During smoke times, assist with passing cigarettes, as necessary.

Assist with stocking of supplies.