LAKERIDGE HEALTH Long-Term Care Home

Position: Infection Control Associate
Program: Long Term Care
Status: Temporary Full Time - 13 months
Location: Lakeridge Gardens LTC Home, Ajax ON
Salary: $37.399 - $50.121 per hour
Posting: UNEX 2200004659

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Practice and Compliance Supports responsible for Long Term Care, the Infection Control Practitioner will be a resident safety expert who leads the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of system-wide improvements in infection prevention and serve as a role model to promote the goals of the IPAC program within the context of the vision and mission of the multi-disciplinary home team at the Lakeridge Gardens 320 bed long term care home built on the Ajax-Pickering hospital site in the delivery of excellent care for residents.

Having opened in early 2022, this new home is part of the government's plan to improve long-term care delivery and capacity in Ontario and in the Durham Region. This state-of-the-art long-term care home sets a new bar for seniors' care, with dining and outdoor space on every floor, a large courtyard, onsite diabetes care and other important innovative features.

Just as Lakeridge Health is a beacon in the Durham community, the new long-term care home is integral to managing and delivering on the needs and expectations of seniors in the Durham community and Ontario.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To plan, direct, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate resident care
• To develop and maintain a relationship with the local Public Health, laboratory representative and IPAC leads at the regional and national level
• To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted
• To implement Lakeridge's IPAC policies and procedures and participate in the development, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Home's IPAC Program
• 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 ensure surveillance is completed, using the IPAC app, by the nurse/designate on the shift of symptom onset, appropriate interventions implemented;
• To identify and report infections and/or outbreaks, and monitor, investigate and follow-up infections and outbreaks and identify areas of improvement
• 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
• To oversee the financial and human resource management aspect of the IPAC function within the home
• To ensure quality care and a safe, effective and efficient work environment
• To coordinate and provide ongoing education to staff on the principles and practices of infection prevention and control and the 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 complete all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• RN/RPN degree or diploma.
• Bachelor's degree in other healthcare related field, e.g., Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Science, Medicine or Occupational Health.
• Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a 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
• Current CPR designation is required
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in infection control is required.
• Previous experience in long-term care as well as knowledge of applicable legislation is an asset.
• Experience and proficiency in the following: resident care practice, microbiology and infectious diseases, epidemiology and Biostatistics and outbreak response.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past 6 months;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
• Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.