Title: IPAC Manager
Posted on: March 21, 2025 by Glen Hill Terrace
About Us
Glen Hill Terrace is a not-for-profit, charitable, long-term care home, providing exemplary, quality care through empowerment, compassion, dignity and respect. Glen Hill Terrace newly opened in 2021, and is a vibrant, welcoming home, providing exceptional care.
General Description
The IPAC Manager is responsible and accountable for the overall function of the Infection Prevention and Control program within the home. The IPAC Manager will oversee the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of home-level improvements in infection prevention and control and serve as a role model to promote the goals of the IPAC program. The IPAC Manager provides evaluation, leadership and facilitates the application of standards and best practices to improve resident outcomes, resident quality of life, staff working environment and prevent disease outbreaks in addition to managing the home Screeners and Supportive Care Aides.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities include:
1. Plan, coordinate direct and evaluate the infection prevention and control practices for the home.
2. Assign, educate and direct staff regarding best practices and required tasks to meet standards and regulation.
3. Liaise with Public Health on an ongoing basis.
4. Participate in the planning of an infection surveillance program and lead the management of outbreaks in consultation with the local public health unit and the Administrator.
5. Perform regular infection surveillance as required and develop the monthly surveillance report.
6. Educate staff on the principles and practices of infection prevention and act as a resource regarding infection prevention and control.
7. Maintain current vaccination status information for all residents and staff, as may be required.
8. Ensure the home is in compliance with the infection control guidelines mandated by the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act.
9. Oversee the planning, development, delivery and implementation of all training/orientation for current and new employees in accordance with legislation and health care standards, and in consultation with the Education Lead.
10. Regularly evaluate IPAC training programs to ensure the needs of the home are being met.
11. Chair the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
12. Co-chair the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee and participate in the Quality Committee, PAC Committee, and other committees as assigned or required.
13. Ensure sufficiency and appropriateness of Personal Protective Equipment.
Qualifications:
1. Post-secondary degree (3 years) or post-secondary diploma (2 years) in health or social services.
2. Education and experience in IPAC practices including infectious diseases, cleaning and disinfection, data collection and trend analysis, reporting protocols, outbreak management, asepsis, microbiology, adult education, epidemiology, and program management.
3. LTC home operational experience considered an asset.
4. Must hold a certification in infection control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.
5. Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.
6. Must have initiative, good judgment and foster a positive work atmosphere.
7. Employment will be conditional on meeting the requirements of the organizations COVID-19 Immunization policy, currently requiring full vaccination, including 3rd booster, or equivalent.
8. Employment will be conditional on providing a current police check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening, current within 6 months from date of hire.
9. Will be required to be available on a rotational on-call basis.
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
Location: Whitby, ON
Workplace information: On site
Terms of employment: Permanent employment
Starts: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Source: indeed.com #9681284480
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