Infection Control Support Associate,

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada Extendicare Full time

**Job Description**:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
- DATE: March 28, 2022
- Revised Feb 5, 2024

POSITION TITLE: Infection Control Support Associate, (ICSA), Long Term Care (LTC)

JOB CODE: applicable site

UNION: MAHCP, MGEU

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Facility/Site Director of Care

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MAIN FUNCTION

Under the direction of site leadership and receiving IP&C clinical leadership and direction from the Regional IP&C PCH Nurse(s) 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Certification in Infection Control from Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Incorporated an asset.

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.

OTHER:

- 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 DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Fast-paced environment.
- Contact with the public, patients/residents/clients and other members of the healthcare team.
- May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- 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 behaviour.

LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS:

- Current registration in good standing with professional licensing body required as applicable.
- Valid Manitoba Driver’s License and access to a vehicle required. Must be able to travel within the applicable geographic area (SDO specific) to fulfill the duties of this position.
- 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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical/Infection Prevention and Control
- Performs ongoing risk assessment of site programs and practices as they relate to IP&C. Escalates issues to Regional IP&C PCH Nurse(s)) and site leadership as appropriate.
- Provides expert IP&C knowledge and direction to facility staff and leadership.
- Ensures implementation, compliance and monitoring of all IP&C policies, procedures and operational directives as directed by the Regional IP&C PCH Nurse(s)
- Assists staff in decision making and problem solving as it relates to IP&C.
- Communicates IP&C concerns or issues as they relate to individual residents and families.
- Promotes the practice of IP&C through ongoing communication and visibility in resident, staff, and public areas.
- Provides ongoing surveillance of targeted healthcare associated infections utilizing surveillance definitions and methodologies in accordance with regional and provincial direction.
- In consultation with the Regional IP&C PCH Nurse(s) and/or appropriate member of the care team, reviews, analyzes and interprets diagnostic/lab results appropriately.
- In consultation with the Regional IP&C PCH Nurse(s) and/or appropriate member of the care team, responds appropriately to diagnostic/lab results of epidemiologic or public health significance.
- In consultation with the Regional IP&C PCH Nurse(s) and/or appropriate member of the care team, assesses clinical status and infectious disease

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