Infection Control Support Associate

4 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Extendicare Canada Full time

**Infection Control Support Associate - FT - Vista Park Lodge & River East**

**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 health-related 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 self-directed, independent manner with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, interpret and respond appropriately to multiple concurrent activities.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Fast-paced 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 cross-coverage 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:
Laarnie Mones, Director of Care

**Must be fully vaccinated from COVID-19**
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