Infection Control Support Associate

The position will promote the Mission of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate by supporting the care values regarding the provision of quality care, loving environment, Christian ideals and principles, respect for life and dignity of person, and preservation of our traditional ethnic customs.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Implements, monitors, and evaluates Holy Family Home’s adherence to provincial and regional IP&C policies, procedures, and operational directives and implements actions to ensure consistency of practice and compliance

• Directs staff and oversees timely implementation of recommended IP&C measures

• Communicates and collaborates regarding IP&C issues with site management and regional IP&C leadership

• Ensures compliance with established provincial and regional infection control surveillance in LTC

• Provides IP&C guidance including: routine practices and additional precautions, sterilization, disinfection and cleaning processes, outbreak management, construction, renovation and maintenance activities including preventative measures for resident safety, and consultation with workplace health and safety personnel on staff issues associated with prevention and control of communicable disease transmission.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Baccalaureate degree in a health-related field with a focus in direct clinical care, microbiology, epidemiology, or public health. Completion of an IPAC Canada-endorsed Infection Prevention and Control Course. The successful candidate will be expected to complete the course within 1 year of hire if not already completed.
• Certification in Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Incorporated is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a clinical health care setting, OR experience and training in microbiology and infectious diseases, epidemiology, or diagnostics.
• Previous work experience in the field of IP&C preferred.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.