Infection Control Support Associate (icsa) - Full Time (ft) - Vista Park Lodge

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Infection prevention and control policies
Healthcare team collaboration
Risk assessment and outbreak management
The Infection Control Support Associate performs key responsibilities under site leadership and regional IP&C direction to ensure adherence to infection prevention and control policies and procedures in a long-term care environment

Job Summary

  • The Infection Control Support Associate performs key responsibilities under site leadership and regional IP&C direction to ensure adherence to infection prevention and control policies and procedures in a long-term care environment.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package to support employees' professional development and well-being.
  • The organization is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for residents while fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

Matching Summary

The Infection Control Support Associate performs key responsibilities under site leadership and regional IP&C direction to ensure adherence to infection prevention and control policies and procedures in a long-term care environment.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infection prevention and control policies
  • Healthcare team collaboration
  • Risk assessment and outbreak management
  • Use of electronic surveillance software
  • Compliance with provincial IP&C standards
  • Communication of IP&C concerns

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and life-long learning support
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of microbiology and epidemiology
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Effective verbal and written communication

Key Requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree in health-related field
  • Completion of IPAC Canada endorsed course within 1 year
  • Certification in Infection Control preferred
  • Minimum 2 years clinical healthcare experience
  • Current registration with professional licensing body
  • Membership with IPAC Canada required

Work Rights

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