Infection Control Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Infection Control Coordinator performs housekeeping and janitorial tasks to ensure the cleanliness of the houses.

Areas of Responsibility:

Infection Control-related Duties.

Performs duties following the daily housekeeping schedule/checklist, including but not limited to:

Sweeping, vacuuming and/or mopping all floors (sanitizing mop heads weekly)
Regularly cleaning and/or dusting all furniture, pictures, baseboards, wheelchair guards, windowsills, walls, etc., including activity rooms

Cleaning all interior windows in bedrooms.

Cleaning air conditioning vents

Clean and Sanitize all door handles. time clocks, electric door openers

Clean and sanitize all bed rails and bedroom door knobs

Cleaning and sanitizing all restrooms

Cleaning showers, shower tables, shower chairs and toilet seats

Clean bedroom walls as needed

Dust, clean and sanitize sensory room and all items inside.

Housekeeping Duties.

Complete daily housekeeping checklist and place in housekeeping binder.

Ensures that adequate and appropriate materials and supplies are available in all areas (bedrooms, kitchens and restrooms (e.g., paper towels, napkins, toilet tissue and soap, resident needs, etc.).Keeps chemical/housekeeping closets neat, clean, odor free and locked at all times.

Keeps linen room neat and clean at all times, including drawers and counter top.

Keeps laundry room neat and clean including shelves.

Keeps living room neat and clean.

Clean all administration offices weekly

Checks for cigarette butts daily (in designated smoking areas); reports violations of the smoking policy.

Cleans all exterior windows and doors.

Keep supply shed clean and organized. (Please follow safety guidelines).Dispose of all boxes and housekeeping related trash.

Other Duties.

Follows the direction set by ICF Administrator to remain in accordance with AHCA regulations.

Assists with maintaining a safe environment for the residents.

Reports any problems/unsafe conditions to ICF Administrator /Residential Manager as soon as possible.

Properly maintains housekeeping equipment; promptly reports repair and maintenance issues.

Completes plans of correction from Infection Control Surveys/Inspections in a timely manner.

Attends meetings as required/requested.

Performs direct care duties as assigned.

Orders materials as needed

Other duties may apply as assigned.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED.Must have at least one (1) year working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Perform tasks requiring bending, lifting, squatting, and physical exertion of upper and lower body muscles for up to 8 hours per day.

Working Conditions:

Primary duties are in an intermediate care facility environment with moderate noise levels. Position requires lifting, long periods of standing, walking, and stretching.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ASC is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicant or employees with disabilities and will attempt to make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are abilities and physical requirements for this position at ASC:1. Able to lift 50 lbs. in a safe and appropriate manner utilizing standard orientation techniques.
2. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting, standing and/or squatting in performance of job duties.
3. Must be able to hear see, and communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff, exercising effective problem-solving, reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
5. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment / supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
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