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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time
Job Title: Infection Control and Prevention Lead- IPAC

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infection Control and Prevention Lead to join our team in the Huron Region, Ontario.

Job Summary:

The Infection Control and Prevention Lead will be responsible for leading the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of system-wide improvements in infection prevention and control. This role will serve as a resident safety expert and promote the goals of the IPAC program within the context of the vision and mission of Southbridge.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate and implement infection prevention and control practices for the home.
  • Participate in the planning of an infection surveillance program and lead the management of outbreaks in consultation with the local public health unit.
  • Perform daily infection surveillance and develop the monthly surveillance report.
  • Educate staff on the principles and practices of infection prevention and act as a resource regarding infection prevention and control.
  • Maintain current vaccines for all residents; ensure the home is in compliance with the infection control guidelines mandated by the Long-Term Care Homes Act.
  • Plan, develop, deliver, and implement all training/orientation for current and new employees in accordance with legislation and health care standards, and in consultation with the Leadership Committee.
  • Regularly evaluate training programs to ensure the needs of the home are being met.
  • Identify and report safety hazards, conduct regular safety inspections, and follow safe working practices and behavior.
  • Provide expert guidance on facility design, maintenance, and construction projects.
  • Lead the implementation of changes mandated by regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies (includes reporting communicable diseases to the local public health).
  • Monitor staff compliance with infection prevention guidelines regarding the disposal of sharps and biomedical waste, use of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene practices, and provide reports to the Infection Prevention Committees.
  • Analyze infection trends, risk factors, and evaluate prevention and control strategies.
  • Perform program assessment and make recommendations for correction and improvement.
  • Lead the annual influenza vaccination campaign.
  • Lead outbreak response efforts in coordination with the local public health unit.
  • Conduct research and interpret evidence-based literature in developing IPAC best practices, guidelines, tools, and resources.
Requirements:
  • Completion of Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field.
  • Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in infection control is required.
  • Previous experience in long-term care as well as knowledge of applicable legislation is an asset.
  • Experience and proficiency in the following: resident care, microbiology and infectious diseases, epidemiology and Biostatistics, outbreak response.