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About the role
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.
Time Type:
Full time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission: Helping people live better
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Time Type:
Full time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission: Helping people live better