Infection Prevention Coordinator

? Perform Infection Control Audits to ensure the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA and local regulations concerning infection control or standard universal precautions
? Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct facility structural and equipment initiatives that support stronger infection control compliance.
? Perform surveillance services via in-house video camera system to ensure compliance with infection control program
? Sort and appropriately archive infection control documentation
? Support any necessary testing tied to infection control
? Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.
? Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (NOTE: Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.)
? Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
? Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator.
? Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
? Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.
? Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
? File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.
? Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures.
? Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed.
? Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed, in accordance with established procedures.
? Clean windows and screens as directed.
? Replace burned out light bulbs, to include, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary.
? Service heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures
? Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.
? Ensure maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
? Ensure that the facility and its equipment is properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
? Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible
? Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
? Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested
? Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
? Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
? Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
? Inform resident when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions.