Ipac Consultant

**IPAC Consultant - Extendicare Tuxedo Villa**

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our leadership team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high-quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff. If you’re passionate about leading a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us

This position is at
**Extendicare Tuxedo Villa** located in
**Winnipeg, Manitoba**

**What you’ll be doing**:

- 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

**What you bring**:

- 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
- 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.
- 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.

**What you’ll get**:

- 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
- 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 23,700 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.

**_Interested applicants can send their Resume to the attention of :_**

**_ Name: Kari Gagne Zylstra_