Infection Prevention Specialist
4 weeks ago
Position Overview
At Deer Lodge Centre, we are seeking a highly skilled Infection Control Support Associate to join our team. As a key member of our infection prevention and control team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of our residents and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement, monitor, and evaluate site adherence to provincial and regional infection control policies, procedures, and operational directives.
- Direct staff and oversee timely implementation of recommended infection control measures.
- Communicate and collaborate with site management and regional infection control leadership on infection control issues.
- Ensure compliance with established provincial and regional infection control surveillance in long-term care.
- Provide infection control guidance on routine practices, additional precautions, sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning processes, outbreak management, construction, renovation, and maintenance activities.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a clinical healthcare setting or experience and training in microbiology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, or diagnostics.
- Previous work experience in infection prevention and control is preferred.
- Baccalaureate degree in a health-related field with a focus on direct clinical care, microbiology, epidemiology, or public health.
- Completion of an IPAC Canada-endorsed Infection Prevention and Control Course is required.
- Certification in Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Incorporated, is an asset.
Qualifications and Skills
- Knowledge of key roles and responsibilities of infection prevention and control.
- Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA).
- Knowledge of microbiology, infectious disease, applied epidemiology, and biostatistics.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection prevention and control competencies.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a self-directed, independent manner with limited supervision.
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