IPAC Manager Full Time

Job Description 

Manager, Infection Control

Mission:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Infection Control (IC) Manager, supports in

developing and implementing the person-centered care philosophy; S/he is also accountable for establishing a culture of compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control (IPAC) while serving resident, families, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage and oversee the IPAC program for the home

• To Lead the IPAC team at the home

• Oversee the delivery of IPAC education to all staff, caregivers, volunteers, visitors, and

residents

• Auditing of IPAC practices in the home

• Trending & analyzing audit scores and investigating Root Causes (using the continuous

quality improvement model) to support action planning

• Conduct regular infectious disease surveillance

• To ensure surveillance is completed, in HealthConnex, by the nurse/designate on the

shift of Resident symptom onset, appropriate interventions implemented; Staff

surveillance is conduct in HealthConnex by Managers at the site.

• To implement Extendicare's IPAC policies and procedures and participate in the

development, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Home's IPAC

Program.

• To implement any Chief Medical Officer of Health or the Minister of Long-Term Care

Directive issued

• To convene and participate with the Outbreak Team at onset of an outbreak and

regularly through the outbreak

• Review any daily and monthly screening results and trend and analyze

• Ensure home has and maintains a hand hygiene program for residents, staff, and visitors

• To participate in and attend any Interdisciplinary/Quality Team meetings in the home to

support IPAC across all disciplines

• To attend the regional IPAC meetings; education or communities of practice and report

the status of the Home's IPC Program

• To develop and maintain a relationship with the HUB, local Public Health, laboratory

representative and IPAC leads at the regional and national level.

• To participate in quality initiatives, perform and/or coordinate audits on a regular basis

and prepare action plans to ensure adherence to IPAC standards and recommend

improvements.

• To identify and support any ethical situations related to IPAC using Extendicare's Ethics

program

• To plan, direct, develop, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate resident care;

• To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are

promoted.

• To align resident care services with the defined needs of the internal and external

community.

• To participate in Care Conferences as appropriate, meet with residents/family to resolve

problems/ concerns/complaints related to IPAC

• To maintain a liaison with hospital, medical staff, community and health care related

disciplines and partner to ensure the most effective provision of care delivery in the

home related to IPAC.

• To oversee the financial and human resource management aspects of the IPAC function

within the home.

• To hire, direct, supervise, evaluate, promote, or terminate staff within the home.

• To ensure quality care and a safe, effective, and efficient work environment.

• To identify the IPAC educational and training needs in the home and to coordinate and

facilitate staff development programs to meet these needs, improve quality of care and

foster Extendicare's person-centered care philosophy.

• To coordinate and provide ongoing education to staff, residents, care givers and visitors

on the principles and practices of infection prevention and control and new emerging

infectious diseases and organisms.

• To ensure the availability and maintenance of IPAC supplies and equipment to meet the

needs of the home in a fiscally responsible manner.

• To assume responsibilities of the Executive Director and or other managers as required

in their absence.

• To maintain required education/certifications/credentials in accordance with the

applicable regulations.

• To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to

promote it.

• To uphold and promote Extendicare's Core Values and Code of Conduct.

• To complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• IPAC education and experience in: Infectious Diseases, Cleaning & Disinfection, Data

Collection & Trend Analysis, Reporting Protocols, Outbreak Management, Asepsis,

Microbiology, Adult Education, Epidemiology, Program Management

• Successful completion of an IPAC Canada Endorsed Course upon hire or within one year

of hire

• Shall have current certification in infection control from the Certification Board of

Infection Control and Epidemiology (on or before April 11, 2025).

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as healthcare professional in the long -

term care sector.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a managerial or supervisory

capacity in a health care setting preferred

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills

• Professional competencies related to life-long learning, public relations, and health

environment awareness

• Possession of strong motivational, team building and time management skills.

• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite and iPads

• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to

reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and

recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• 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 through your work.

• 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