Coordinator, Infection Prevention and Control - Toronto, Canada - Fred Victor

Fred Victor

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Job Title:
Coordinator, Infection Prevention and Control

Position Type:
Non-Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent

Number of Positions: 3

Salary:
$58, $64,759.50 per year

Vacation:4 weeks
to start

Benefits:
Group benefits with Life Insurance, AD&D, Extended Health and Dental Care with

premiums 100% paid by the employer, LTD with premiums 100% paid by employees; paid
sick leave and float day

RRSP:
RRSP with 6.5% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution after successful
completion of probation

Hours:37.5 Hours per week; working various shifts and days***
Supervisor:Director, 24-Hour Services

Posting Date:
March 15, 2023

Application Deadline:
March 27, 2023

Location: 24-Hour Services sites (185 Yorkland Blvd.)

Why Fred Victor?

For over 125 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in providing place and purpose to people in need in Toronto.

Our
mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness.
We are
committed to ending chronic homelessness. This is an ambitious and bold goal but we believe, achievable.

24-Hour Services includes emergency and transitional shelters, Women's 24-HR Drop In, Respite and the Edward
Hotel Temporary Shelter programs. These emergency services provide specialized supports for homeless women,
men and couples who face barriers due to mental health issues, substance use, social isolation, immigration status,
unemployment/underemployment challenges and history with the criminal justice system.

The Coordinator, Infection Prevention and Control position provides supports organization-wide infection
prevention and control (IPAC) with a primary focus in the 24-Hour Services sites.

Does this sound like work you want to be a part of?
We offer a supportive environment, an opportunity to join a diverse team of caring professionals and a chance to
make a difference. With over 60 programs and services and more than 21 sites, there are lots of opportunities to
grow your career with us. Many members of the management team started in relief and front-line roles.

What You Will Do:

Ensure infection prevention and control measures are in place, in accordance with Toronto Public Health, SSHA

and FV directives and practices

Organize site IPAC assessments/inspections and coordinate tasks needed to address deficiencies
Develop training material, guide documents and display material, and manuals
Train staff on IPAC guidelines and best practices inperson, and through tutorials

initiatives

Be the main point of contact for TPH, SSHA, WSIB, and MOL in relation to IPAC requests and audits
Ensure proper communication to all FV parties on IPAC practices and directives from TPH and/or SSHA/Funder
Liaise with each FV sites IPAC leads as designated and as per SSHA requirements
Ensure related IPAC risks are prioritized and mitigated with appropriate communications, resolutions, planning,

monitoring and evaluation for lessons learned documentation

Ensure any IPAC recommendations or changes are communicated in a timely manner to staff, site management

and FV Sr Management as appropriate

Liaise with the property services department at FV and SSHA to ensure the provision of PPE equipment
Support site supervisors and IPAC leads with outbreak management
Remain current with any IPAC technical knowledge/standards
Coordinate immunization clinics and vaccination programs, including all logistics, collaboration with partners

and reports

Ensure joint health and safety committees are active at each site
Attend joint health and safety committee meetings to provide updates related to IPAC
Attend internal IPAC committees where applicable
Undertake projects as directed by the Unit Director and other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

Undergraduate in health promotion or relevant degree
2 years of experience working with vulnerable communities who are experiencing homelessness
Demonstrated experience and/or training in IPAC practice/standards
Experience with conducting IPAC audits/assessments
Knowledge of Toronto Shelter Standards, 24HR Drop-In Standards, Occupational Health and Safety regulations

- and Public Health guidelines as they pertain to emergency shelters

Highly developed written, presentation and oral communication skills
Developed interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with the communities FV serves, external

agencies/partners and FV staff