Smoking Monitor

Smoking Monitor

Balmoral Nursing Home – Chicago, IL

Balmoral Nursing Home is seeking a responsible, dependable, and attentive Smoking Monitor to join our team. The Smoking Monitor plays an important role in maintaining a safe and supervised environment for residents who participate in designated smoking activities.

We are looking for an individual who is observant, patient, and committed to promoting resident safety while ensuring compliance with facility smoking policies and established safety procedures.

What We Offer

• Next Day Pay available

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Supportive and team-oriented work environment

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Opportunities to grow within the organization

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents during designated smoking times and in approved smoking areas

• Ensure residents follow established facility smoking policies, schedules, and safety procedures

• Monitor residents closely to help prevent burns, fires, and other smoking-related hazards

• Assist residents with safely accessing and leaving designated smoking areas as appropriate

• Ensure smoking materials, including cigarettes, lighters, and matches, are handled and stored in accordance with facility policies

• Monitor residents for unsafe behaviors or situations and intervene appropriately within established procedures

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe smoking area

• Ensure cigarettes and other smoking materials are properly extinguished and disposed of

• Observe residents for signs of distress, changes in condition, or other safety concerns and promptly notify nursing staff

• Communicate effectively with nursing staff and other team members regarding resident needs or incidents

• Maintain accurate documentation of smoking supervision, incidents, and resident participation as required

• Follow facility fire prevention, emergency response, infection-control, and resident safety procedures

• Maintain resident dignity, privacy, and confidentiality

• Report equipment concerns, unsafe conditions, or policy violations to the appropriate supervisor

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous experience in a healthcare, skilled nursing, long-term care, or resident support setting preferred

• Knowledge of basic fire safety and emergency response procedures preferred

• Responsible, observant, and dependable with strong attention to safety

• Ability to supervise multiple residents while maintaining a safe environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Patient, respectful, and professional approach when interacting with residents

• Ability to follow established facility policies, safety protocols, and supervisor instructions

• Ability to recognize and promptly report unsafe situations or resident concerns

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Must meet applicable health and background requirements

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available

• Schedule and shift assignments based on facility needs

• Weekend and holiday availability may be required

Work Setting

Skilled Nursing Facility | Long-Term Care | Resident Safety & Supervision

Balmoral Nursing Home is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and resident-centered environment. We are looking for a Smoking Monitor who values responsibility, attentiveness, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents.