Infection Control Manager
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Job Summary
Job Description
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.
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
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 across Canada operating
under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands.
We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors
population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever
they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under
management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately
150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly
trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care
and services to help people live better.
Time Type:
Full timeAt Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
For nearly 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced staff has been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care, retirement living, and management and consulting services. We are proud to be ... View more
