IPAC Manager Full Time Lakeside

Manager Infection Control

Mission:

Reporting to the Executive Director the Infection Control (IC) Manager supports in

developing and implementing the person-centered care philosophy; S/he is also accountable for establishing a culture of compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control (IPAC) while serving resident families and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

To manage and oversee the IPAC program for the home

To Lead the IPAC team at the home

Oversee the delivery of IPAC education to all staff caregivers volunteers visitors and

residents

Auditing of IPAC practices in the home

Trending & analyzing audit scores and investigating Root Causes (using the continuous

quality improvement model) to support action planning

Conduct regular infectious disease surveillance

To ensure surveillance is completed in HealthConnex by the nurse/designate on the

shift of Resident symptom onset appropriate interventions implemented; Staff

surveillance is conduct in HealthConnex by Managers at the site.

To implement Extendicares IPAC policies and procedures and participate in the

development assessment planning implementation and evaluation of the Homes IPAC

Program.

To implement any Chief Medical Officer of Health or the Minister of Long-Term Care

Directive issued

To convene and participate with the Outbreak Team at onset of an outbreak and

regularly through the outbreak

Review any daily and monthly screening results and trend and analyze

Ensure home has and maintains a hand hygiene program for residents staff and visitors

To participate in and attend any Interdisciplinary/Quality Team meetings in the home to

support IPAC across all disciplines

To attend the regional IPAC meetings; education or communities of practice and report

the status of the Homes IPC Program

To develop and maintain a relationship with the HUB local Public Health laboratory

representative and IPAC leads at the regional and national level.

To participate in quality initiatives perform and/or coordinate audits on a regular basis

and prepare action plans to ensure adherence to IPAC standards and recommend

improvements.

To identify and support any ethical situations related to IPAC using Extendicares Ethics

program

To plan direct develop co-ordinate implement and evaluate resident care;

To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are

promoted.

To align resident care services with the defined needs of the internal and external

community.

To participate in Care Conferences as appropriate meet with residents/family to resolve

problems/ concerns/complaints related to IPAC

To maintain a liaison with hospital medical staff community and health care related

disciplines and partner to ensure the most effective provision of care delivery in the

home related to IPAC.

To oversee the financial and human resource management aspects of the IPAC function

within the home.

To hire direct supervise evaluate promote or terminate staff within the home.

To ensure quality care and a safe effective and efficient work environment.

To identify the IPAC educational and training needs in the home and to coordinate and

facilitate staff development programs to meet these needs improve quality of care and

foster Extendicares person-centered care philosophy.

To coordinate and provide ongoing education to staff residents care givers and visitors

on the principles and practices of infection prevention and control and new emerging

infectious diseases and organisms.

To ensure the availability and maintenance of IPAC supplies and equipment to meet the

needs of the home in a fiscally responsible manner.

To assume responsibilities of the Executive Director and or other managers as required

in their absence.

To maintain required education/certifications/credentials in accordance with the

applicable regulations.

To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to

promote it.

To uphold and promote Extendicares Core Values and Code of Conduct.

To complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

IPAC education and experience in: Infectious Diseases Cleaning & Disinfection Data

Collection & Trend Analysis Reporting Protocols Outbreak Management Asepsis

Microbiology Adult Education Epidemiology Program Management

Successful completion of an IPAC Canada Endorsed Course upon hire or within one year

of hire

Shall have current certification in infection control from the Certification Board of

Infection Control and Epidemiology (on or before April 11 2025).

Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as healthcare professional in the long -

term care sector.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a managerial or supervisory

capacity in a health care setting preferred

Demonstrated leadership and communication skills

Professional competencies related to life-long learning public relations and health

environment awareness

Possession of strong motivational team building and time management skills.

Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite and iPads

Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to

reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity for growth and

recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:

Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the

lives of others through your work.

Employee Family Assistance Program.

Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada.

Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres as well as our

home health care operations we are committed to delivering care throughout the health

care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population in Canada. Our qualified

and highly trained workforce of 23700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care

and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada

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