Infection Control Support Associate

**Requisition ID**: 322485
**City**: Winnipeg
**Site**: Simkin Centre
**Union**: Exempt
**FTE**: 1
**Position Status**: Permanent
**Anticipated Shift**: Days
- Welcome to our home. _Above all else, that’s what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It’s a sparkling, 200-bed facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care, in a robust and friendly social _The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds._
- We Offer: _
- _Affordable staff meals in our onsite cafe_
- _Regular Staff Appreciation events_
- _Employee Assistance Program_
- _HEPP Pension_
- _HEB Benefits_

**JOB SUMMARY**
Under the direction of xxx 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 Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre, the ICP performs key responsibilities including:

- Implements, monitors, and evaluates the 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 the 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.

**OTHER**
- Fast-paced environment.
- Contact with the public, residents, and other members of the healthcare team.
- May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- May encounter individuals with aggressive behaviour.

**KNOWLEDGE**
- 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.

**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, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS**
- Certification in Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Incorporated is preferred.
- Obtaining and maintaining membership with IPAC Canada is required as a condition of employment
- All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and must provide proof of vaccination upon hire (medical exemptions may occur on a case-by-case basis)_

**Job Type**: Permanent