Ipac Manager - Full Time - Sherwood Court

Extendicarecolumbiaforest

Sherwood Court, , Canada
Infection prevention and control practices
Infectious disease surveillance
Outbreak management
The Infection Control (IC) Manager supports the development and implementation of Extendicare’s person‑centered care philosophy and is accountable for establishing a culture of compliance and adherence to Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) practices

Job Summary

  • The Infection Control (IC) Manager supports the development and implementation of Extendicare’s person‑centered care philosophy and is accountable for establishing a culture of compliance and adherence to Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) practices.
  • Key responsibilities include managing and overseeing the IPAC program, conducting infectious disease surveillance, auditing IPAC practices, managing outbreaks, and overseeing IPAC education to staff, caregivers, volunteers, visitors, and residents.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship and support for life‑long learning, opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, a rewarding and meaningful work experience, an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and a robust benefits package.

Matching Summary

The Infection Control (IC) Manager supports the development and implementation of Extendicare’s person‑centered care philosophy and is accountable for establishing a culture of compliance and adherence to Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) practices.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infection Prevention and Control practices
  • infectious disease surveillance
  • outbreak management
  • hand hygiene program
  • IPAC education delivery

Nice-to-have

  • person-centered care philosophy
  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) model
  • ethical issues related to IPAC
  • team-building skills

Key Requirements

  • IPAC Canada–endorsed course
  • Certification in Infection Control from CBIC
  • 1 year experience in long-term care
  • 3 years managerial experience in healthcare
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Work Rights

Not specified

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