Infection Control Support Associate - Winnipeg, Canada - Extendicare Canada

Extendicare Canada

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Infection Control Support Associate - FT -Tuxedo Villa

Position Overview:
Under the direction of site leadership and receiving IP&C clinical leadership and direction from the Regional IP&C LTC Leads and working within the Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Direction of the hiring organization, the ICP performs key responsibilities including:

Implements, monitors, and evaluates site's adherence to provincial and regional IP&C policies, procedures, and operational directives and implements actions to ensure consistency of practice and compliance
Directs staff and oversees timely implementation of recommended IP&C measures
Communicates and collaborates regarding IP&C issues with site management and regional IP&C leadership
Ensures compliance with established provincial and regional infection control surveillance in LTC
Provides IP& guidance including: routine practices and additional precautions, sterilization, disinfection and cleaning processes, outbreak management, construction, renovation and maintenance activities including preventative measures for resident safety,, and consultation with workplace health safety personnel on staff issues associated with prevention and control of communicable disease transmission.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a clinical health care setting, OR experience and training in microbiology and infectious diseases, epidemiology, or diagnostics
Previous work experience in the field of IP&C preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

Baccalaureate degree in a healthrelated field with focus in direct clinical care, microbiology, epidemiology or public health
Completion of an IPAC Canada endorsed Infection Prevention and Control Course
Certification in Infection Control from Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Incorporated an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Current registration in good standing with professional licensing body required.
Certification in Infection Control from Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Incorporated preferred.
Obtaining and maintaining membership with IPAC Canada required as a condition of employment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Knowledge of the key roles and responsibilities of IP&C
Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)
Knowledge of microbiology, infectious disease, applied epidemiology and biostatistics
Demonstrated knowledge of IP&C competencies.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified objectives.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a selfdirected, independent manner with limited supervision.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, interpret and respond appropriately to multiple concurrent activities.

Physical Requirements:

Fastpaced environment.
Contact with the public, patients/residents/clients and other members of the healthcare team
Depending on site/organization, may be required to provide IP&C services at multiple sites, provide crosscoverage for IP&C colleagues.
May encounter individuals with aggressive behavior.

CLOSING DATE:
January 19, 2023
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
Kari Gagne Zylstra RN Director of Care

Tuxedo Villa

2060 Corydon Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3P 0N3

Must be fully vaccinated from COVID-19
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