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Health Support Specialist - Level 1

USDOL NGS Comfort Keepers

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

Anonymous

107

Skills

3.6K

OJT hours

Environmental Services (OSHA)

Serv-Saf/Dining Services

1.1K

Activity Assistant

500

Introduction to environmental Services

Department policies Familiarization
Facility Layout
Department Names
Employee Health
Equipment
Central Supply

Infection Control Procedures

Transmission of Disease
Basic chemicals used for infection control
General principles of infection control
Personal protective equipment

Body Mechanics

Learn the proper methods for safe movement of furniture and equipment
Safety measures to avoid accidents

Central Supply

Storeroom usage and access
Right to Know Law'
Checkout procedures for supplies and equipment
Mixing of chemicals
Material Safety Data Sheets
Stocking of supplies
Minor repairs of equipment

Housekeeping Carts, Janitor's Closet and Supply Closet

Organization of the closet
Labeled and capped containers
Cleaning procedures for the closet
Stocking of closets
Security of the carts and closets

Vacuums

Knowledge of varied types of vacuums
Removal of soil in form of sand/grit
High traffic areas
Care of equipment
Minor repair
Safety rules for operation

General Carpet Care and Maintenance

Spot and stain removal
Chemicals
Products
Supplies
Equipment
Carpet Cleaning
Buffer and bonnet method
Equipment
Carpet cleaning procedure
Hot water extraction method
Blood removal
Gum removal
Hazardous chemicals; carpet clean-up procedure

Buffing, waxing and stripping

Related chemicals
Various types of buffers
Rules in operating buffers
Care of equipment
Safety precautions for using the buffer

Basic Housekeeping Skills

160

Floor care-vinyl, quarry tile, terrazzo
Carpet care-identification of fibers
Bath-fiberglass, porcelain
Walls-painted, textured
Ceiling-painted, textured
Windows-draperies, shades, glass, blinds
Fixtures
Furniture
Kitchen
Office

Cleaning Procedures

Skilled Nursing Facility
Bed-Washing
Patient check-out procedures
Restrooms
Medical equipment
Linen disposal
Needle disposal
Special procedures
Soiled and clean utility room
Patient rooms

Assisted and Independent Living

Apartment cleaning
Public rooms
Restrooms

Infectious Waste Removal/Disposal

Regulatory information
General procedures
Infectious waste
Spills
Blood borne pathogens

Safety Procedures

Hazardous Communication Standard Act
The Right to Know Compliance
OSHA
Accident-prone injuries
Disaster/drill preparation
Equipment operations
Reporting safety problems
Security aspects of safety
Electrical safety
Elevator safety

Time Management

Communication Skills

Written
Verbal
Non-Verbal
Relating to co-workers and supervisors

Specialized Areas of Service

Health Care
Dining Room
Residential

Laundry

120

Fabric types and care
Use of the washer
Use of the dryer
Ironing
Chemicals

Pest Control

Identification
Trash and laundry

Dress Code

Proper clothing and shoes
Personal hygiene
Professionalism

Safety

Fire procedures
Accident prevention
Chemical usage-proper dilution and treatment of injury
Injury on the job

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