The Infection Control Support Associate ensures compliance with infection control policies, directs staff, performs risk assessments, and provides guidance in a healthcare environment.
Job Description
Manager, Infection Control
Mission:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Infection Control (IC) Manager, supports in
developing and implementing the person-centered care philosophy; S/he is also accountable
for establishing a culture of compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control
(IPAC) while serving resident, families, and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
• To manage and oversee the IPAC program for the home
• To Lead the IPAC team at the home
• Oversee the delivery of IPAC education to all staff, caregivers, volunteers, visitors, and
residents
• Auditing of IPAC practices in the home
• Trending & analyzing audit scores and investigating Root Causes (using the continuous
quality improvement model) to support action planning
• Conduct regular infectious disease surveillance
• To ensure surveillance is completed, in HealthConnex, by the nurse/designate on the
shift of Resident symptom onset, appropriate interventions implemented; Staff
surveillance is conduct in HealthConnex by Managers at the site.
• To implement Extendicare’s IPAC policies and procedures and participate in the
development, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Home’s IPAC
Program.
• To implement any Chief Medical Officer of Health or the Minister of Long-Term Care
Directive issued
• To convene and participate with the Outbreak Team at onset of an outbreak and
regularly through the outbreak
• Review any daily and monthly screening results and trend and analyze
• Ensure home has and maintains a hand hygiene program for residents, staff, and visitors
• To participate in and attend any Interdisciplinary/Quality Team meetings in the home to
support IPAC across all disciplines
• To attend the regional IPAC meetings; education or communities of practice and report
the status of the Home’s IPC Program
• To develop and maintain a relationship with the HUB, local Public Health, laboratory
representative and IPAC leads at the regional and national level.
• 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.
Mission:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Infection Control (IC) Manager, supports in
developing and implementing the person-centered care philosophy; S/he is also accountable
for establishing a culture of compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control
(IPAC) while serving resident, families, and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
• To manage and oversee the IPAC program for the home
• To Lead the IPAC team at the home
• Oversee the delivery of IPAC education to all staff, caregivers, volunteers, visitors, and
residents
• Auditing of IPAC practices in the home
• Trending & analyzing audit scores and investigating Root Causes (using the continuous
quality improvement model) to support action planning
• Conduct regular infectious disease surveillance
• To ensure surveillance is completed, in HealthConnex, by the nurse/designate on the
shift of Resident symptom onset, appropriate interventions implemented; Staff
surveillance is conduct in HealthConnex by Managers at the site.
• To implement Extendicare’s IPAC policies and procedures and participate in the
development, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Home’s IPAC
Program.
• To implement any Chief Medical Officer of Health or the Minister of Long-Term Care
Directive issued
• To convene and participate with the Outbreak Team at onset of an outbreak and
regularly through the outbreak
• Review any daily and monthly screening results and trend and analyze
• Ensure home has and maintains a hand hygiene program for residents, staff, and visitors
• To participate in and attend any Interdisciplinary/Quality Team meetings in the home to
support IPAC across all disciplines
• To attend the regional IPAC meetings; education or communities of practice and report
the status of the Home’s IPC Program
• To develop and maintain a relationship with the HUB, local Public Health, laboratory
representative and IPAC leads at the regional and national level.
• 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 identify and support any ethical situations related to IPAC using Extendicare’s Ethics
program
• To plan, direct, develop, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate resident care;
• To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are
promoted.
• To align resident care services with the defined needs of the internal and external
community.
• To participate in Care Conferences as appropriate, meet with residents/family to resolve
problems/ concerns/complaints related to IPAC
• 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 related to IPAC.
• To oversee the financial and human resource management aspects of the IPAC function
within the home.
• To hire, direct, supervise, evaluate, promote, or terminate staff within the home.
• To ensure quality care and a safe, effective, and efficient work environment.
• To identify the IPAC educational and training needs in the home and to coordinate and
facilitate staff development programs to meet these needs, improve quality of care and
foster Extendicare’s person-centered care philosophy.
• To coordinate and provide ongoing education to staff, residents, care givers and visitors
on the principles and practices of infection prevention and control and 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 assume responsibilities of the Executive Director and or other managers as required
in their absence.
• To maintain required education/certifications/credentials in accordance with the
applicable regulations.
• To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to
promote it.
• To uphold and promote Extendicare’s Core Values and Code of Conduct.
• To complete all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• IPAC education and experience in: Infectious Diseases, Cleaning & Disinfection, Data
Collection & Trend Analysis, Reporting Protocols, Outbreak Management, Asepsis,
Microbiology, Adult Education, Epidemiology, Program Management
• Successful completion of an IPAC Canada Endorsed Course upon hire or within one year
of hire
program
• To plan, direct, develop, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate resident care;
• To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are
promoted.
• To align resident care services with the defined needs of the internal and external
community.
• To participate in Care Conferences as appropriate, meet with residents/family to resolve
problems/ concerns/complaints related to IPAC
• 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 related to IPAC.
• To oversee the financial and human resource management aspects of the IPAC function
within the home.
• To hire, direct, supervise, evaluate, promote, or terminate staff within the home.
• To ensure quality care and a safe, effective, and efficient work environment.
• To identify the IPAC educational and training needs in the home and to coordinate and
facilitate staff development programs to meet these needs, improve quality of care and
foster Extendicare’s person-centered care philosophy.
• To coordinate and provide ongoing education to staff, residents, care givers and visitors
on the principles and practices of infection prevention and control and 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 assume responsibilities of the Executive Director and or other managers as required
in their absence.
• To maintain required education/certifications/credentials in accordance with the
applicable regulations.
• To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to
promote it.
• To uphold and promote Extendicare’s Core Values and Code of Conduct.
• To complete all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• IPAC education and experience in: Infectious Diseases, Cleaning & Disinfection, Data
Collection & Trend Analysis, Reporting Protocols, Outbreak Management, Asepsis,
Microbiology, Adult Education, Epidemiology, Program Management
• Successful completion of an IPAC Canada Endorsed Course upon hire or within one year
of hire
• Shall have current certification in infection control from the Certification Board of
Infection Control and Epidemiology (on or before April 11, 2025).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as 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 preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Professional competencies related to life-long learning, public relations, and health
environment awareness
• Possession of strong motivational, team building and time management skills.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite and iPads
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating
under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.
We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’
population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever
they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under
management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately
150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly
trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care
and services to help people live better.
Infection Control and Epidemiology (on or before April 11, 2025).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as 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 preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Professional competencies related to life-long learning, public relations, and health
environment awareness
• Possession of strong motivational, team building and time management skills.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite and iPads
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the
lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating
under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.
We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’
population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever
they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under
management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services
annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately
150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly
trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care
and services to help people live better.
Time Type:
Full timeAt Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
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Extendicare Markham, Ontario, CAN Office
3000 Steeles Avenue East Suite 103, , Markham, Ontario , Canada, L3R 4T9
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