Manager, Online Community - Ontario, Canada - Extendicare Canada Inc.

Description

Internet service providers may also use other standard web-based technologies to analyze the movements of you while accessing the Website.

These technologies help the Extendicare Group ascertain the effectiveness of product and service campaigns and marketing programs, allow the Extendicare Group to customize the services offered on or through the Websites, and help determine the best use for website content, and product and service offerings.

Some of this information, including the IP address, may be stored on the Extendicare Group's Internet service provider's server logs for extended periods of time.

Candidates are invited to apply for the full-time Out of Scope, Infection Prevention & Control Manager position at Extendicare Van Daele , a 100 bed accredited Long-Term Care Facilit y l ocat ed in Sault Ste.

Reporting directly to the Administrator , t he IPAC Manager (Home) as a infection prevention & control management expert , manage staff respecting and be accountable for the completion and effectiveness of assessing, planning, implementing, investigation evaluati ng, and optimizing infection prevention and control and the goals of the IPAC program within the home , and staff performance respecting the IPAC program .

The IPAC Manager will also be responsible for carrying out a range of activities related to the surveillance, detection, prevention, and control of infections within the home .

This role will also conduct relevant analyses to identify risk factor s or outbreaks and develop interventions for the prevention and control of the disease , often in consultation with the IPAC Consultant for the region .

Manages and oversees the LTC h ome's IPAC program , consulting with the IPAC Consultant for the region as required in the successful development , implementation, and constant improvement and re- evaluation of the home's IPAC program ;

As a member of the management team, m anages and supervises all staff in relation to the IPAC Program.

This includ es, direct reports, resident aides and all staff pertaining to recruiting and hiring decisions , job postings and selection , supervision, determining staffing levels , schedules , hours, day off, and overtime approvals , performance management, performance evaluations, conducting workplace investigations and providing coaching, as well as disciplinary action up to and including dismissal when needed.

Ensures the IPAC program in the home is consistent with standards, best practice and key principles established by applicable provincial standards and protocols and with Extendicare policies and procedures ;
Supervises , performance audits, investigates, evaluates, and performance manages the various roles & interdisciplinary team , responsible for carrying out the IPAC program in the home and chair s all home IPAC Committee meetings ;
Trains staff, residents, and care providers on IPAC standards and practices as outlined by Extendicare policies and procedures and applicable provincial directives at the commencement of their employment, annually, with any change in policies/ practices, as well as upon onset of an infectious disease outbreak in the home ;
Perform s regular IPAC audits in the home and l eads the investigation of IPAC breaches and makes decisions and implements performance management measures and discipline for staff IPAC breaches and non- compliances ;
C onduct s IPAC risk assessments in the home, and leads development of corrective plans of action , reporting on progress at the IPAC Committee meetings quarterly ;
Represents the home as the point of contact with local public health units, Extendicare corporate IPAC consultants and Hospital IPAC partners ;

In partnership with the Administrator/Executive Director and IPAC Consultant establishes the IPAC Program budget for the home and then maintains that budget .

Attend and fully participate in management team meetings and decisions respecting staff and labour relations and maintain confidentiality respecting staff and labour relations issues , including but not limited to:

managing grievances by responding to step 1 and step 2 hearings, representing management during labo u r management meetings (LMM) and acts as a strategic resource and/or member of the bargaining committee representing the employer.

Assumes role of on duty manager of home in rotation with other management team members.

Manage and assists with the development of the IPAC budget in partnership with th e Operations and Finance and the IPAC Consultant.

Manage the mask fit testing process for all staff in the home and ensure retesting requirements are maintained and tracked as per policy ;

Coordinate s and manages staff respecting the implementation of any immunization programs, including reporting and data collection to corporate IPAC program for trending and analysis .

I nitiate s and lead s outbreak management protocols for the home in partnership with the IPAC Consultant ;
Oversee s and manages staff respecting any required surveillance, testing, and contact tracing associated with infectious disease outbreaks in the home, in partnership with the local public health unit and local hospital (as appropriate ) ;

Management representative on Joint Health and Safety Committee and participates in all internal workplace inspections as part of the committee .

Manages internal surveillance and monitoring processes and the staff implementing or required to comply with those processes, including internal line listing, and related outbreak management requirements ;
Manages and conducts outbreak management meetings within the h ome and in partnership with the local public health unit and corporate IPAC consultants ;
Manages and c onducts regular and proactive communication with residents, families and staff related to infectious diseases outbreaks and protocols ;
I n partnership with the Administrator/ Executive Director and regional IPAC Consultant, ensure s that the outbreak management protocol and pandemic plan are reviewed and evaluated annually in alignment with Extendicare's policies and procedures ;
1-3 years in LTC home operational experience , considered an asset ;
Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred , or , willingness to complete by April 2025 ;
Bachelor 's degree in a related f ield required (BSc. Health Sc ience s, Microb iology, Life Science, Bio-chemistry , etc and/ or Adult Education)
Demonstrated working knowledge of infection prevention control principles and practices ;
E xperience training health professionals using adult learning principle s, practices and technique s
Proficient computer skills including the use of health care information systems (e.g., PointClickCare ) and sufficient ability using Microsoft Excel to create and manage line lists for outbreak managemen t;

Ability to make decisions in a timely manner using data and best practices related to the precautionary principle .

Full time Job Description
Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) Manager (Van Daele)

Candidates are invited to apply for the full-time Out of Scope, Infection Prevention & Control Manager position at Extendicare Van Daele , a 100 bed accredited Long-Term Care Facilit y l ocat ed in Sault Ste.

Reporting directly to the Administrator , t he IPAC Manager (Home) as a infection prevention & control management expert , manage staff respecting and be accountable for the completion and effectiveness of assessing, planning, implementing, investigation evaluati ng, and optimizing infection prevention and control and the goals of the IPAC program within the home , and staff performance respecting the IPAC program .

The IPAC Manager will also be responsible for carrying out a range of activities related to the surveillance, detection, prevention, and control of infections within the home .

This role will also conduct relevant analyses to identify risk factor s or outbreaks and develop interventions for the prevention and control of the disease , often in consultation with the IPAC Consultant for the region .

Manages and oversees the LTC h ome's IPAC program , consulting with the IPAC Consultant for the region as required in the successful development , implementation, and constant improvement and re- evaluation of the home's IPAC program ;

As a member of the management team, m anages and supervises all staff in relation to the IPAC Program.

This includ es, direct reports, resident aides and all staff pertaining to recruiting and hiring decisions , job postings and selection , supervision, determining staffing levels , schedules , hours, day off, and overtime approvals , performance management, performance evaluations, conducting workplace investigations and providing coaching, as well as disciplinary action up to and including dismissal when needed.

Ensures the IPAC program in the home is consistent with standards, best practice and key principles established by applicable provincial standards and protocols and with Extendicare policies and procedures ;
Supervises , performance audits, investigates, evaluates, and performance manages the various roles & interdisciplinary team , responsible for carrying out the IPAC program in the home and chair s all home IPAC Committee meetings ;
Trains staff, residents, and care providers on IPAC standards and practices as outlined by Extendicare policies and procedures and applicable provincial directives at the commencement of their employment, annually, with any change in policies/ practices, as well as upon onset of an infectious disease outbreak in the home ;
Perform s regular IPAC audits in the home and l eads the investigation of IPAC breaches and makes decisions and implements performance management measures and discipline for staff IPAC breaches and non- compliances ;
C onduct s IPAC risk assessments in the home, and leads development of corrective plans of action , reporting on progress at the IPAC Committee meetings quarterly ;
Represents the home as the point of contact with local public health units, Extendicare corporate IPAC consultants and Hospital IPAC partners ;

In partnership with the Administrator/Executive Director and IPAC Consultant establishes the IPAC Program budget for the home and then maintains that budget .

Attend and fully participate in management team meetings and decisions respecting staff and labour relations and maintain confidentiality respecting staff and labour relations issues , including but not limited to:

managing grievances by responding to step 1 and step 2 hearings, representing management during labo u r management meetings (LMM) and acts as a strategic resource and/or member of the bargaining committee representing the employer.

Assumes role of on duty manager of home in rotation with other management team members.

Manage and assists with the development of the IPAC budget in partnership with th e Operations and Finance and the IPAC Consultant.

Manage the mask fit testing process for all staff in the home and ensure retesting requirements are maintained and tracked as per policy ;

Coordinate s and manages staff respecting the implementation of any immunization programs, including reporting and data collection to corporate IPAC program for trending and analysis .

I nitiate s and lead s outbreak management protocols for the home in partnership with the IPAC Consultant ;
Oversee s and manages staff respecting any required surveillance, testing, and contact tracing associated with infectious disease outbreaks in the home, in partnership with the local public health unit and local hospital (as appropriate ) ;

Management representative on Joint Health and Safety Committee and participates in all internal workplace inspections as part of the committee .

Manages internal surveillance and monitoring processes and the staff implementing or required to comply with those processes, including internal line listing, and related outbreak management requirements ;
Manages and conducts outbreak management meetings within the h ome and in partnership with the local public health unit and corporate IPAC consultants ;
Manages and c onducts regular and proactive communication with residents, families and staff related to infectious diseases outbreaks and protocols ;
I n partnership with the Administrator/ Executive Director and regional IPAC Consultant, ensure s that the outbreak management protocol and pandemic plan are reviewed and evaluated annually in alignment with Extendicare's policies and procedures ;
1-3 years in LTC home operational experience , considered an asset ;
Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred , or , willingness to complete by April 2025 ;
Bachelor 's degree in a related f ield required (BSc. Health Sc ience s, Microb iology, Life Science, Bio-chemistry , etc and/ or Adult Education)
Demonstrated working knowledge of infection prevention control principles and practices ;
E xperience training health professionals using adult learning principle s, practices and technique s
Proficient computer skills including the use of health care information systems (e.g., PointClickCare ) and sufficient ability using Microsoft Excel to create and manage line lists for outbreak managemen t;

Ability to make decisions in a timely manner using data and best practices related to the precautionary principle .

Full time When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference.

By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population.

We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes.

Helping People Live Better."
We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life.
Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance.
Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada.
At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us.
We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations.
We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents.
We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers.
Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication.

We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.

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