IPAC Manager Guildwood Villa

IPAC Manager – Extendicare Guildwood

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

The Permanent Full‑time position of IPAC Manager is located at our 161‑facility in Scarborough, ON.

• Coordinate and implement infection prevention and control practices.
• Plan infection surveillance program and lead outbreak management in consultation with the local public health unit.
• Perform daily infection surveillance and develop monthly surveillance reports.
• Educate staff on principles and practices of infection prevention and serve as a resource.
• Maintain resident vaccines and ensure compliance with Long‑Term Care Homes Act infection control guidelines.
• Plan, develop, deliver, and implement all training/orientation for current and new employees in accordance with legislation and health care standards, and in consultation with the Leadership Committee.
• Evaluate training programs to ensure needs of the home are met.
• Identify and report safety hazards, conduct safety inspections and follow safe working practices.
• Provide expert guidance on facility design, maintenance, and construction projects.
• Lead implementation of changes mandated by regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies (including reporting communicable diseases).
• Monitor staff compliance with infection prevention guidelines regarding disposal of sharps, biomedical waste, PPE, hand hygiene and provide reports to the Infection Prevention Committees.
• Analyze infection trends, risk factors, and evaluate prevention and control strategies.
• Assess program and recommend corrections for improvement.
• Lead the annual influenza vaccination campaign.
• Lead outbreak response efforts with local public health unit.
• Conduct research and interpret evidence‑based literature to develop IPAC best practices, guidelines, tools, and resources.

• RN/RPN degree or diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field (e.g., Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Science, Medicine, or Occupational Health).
• Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
• 3 to 5 years of experience in infection control.
• Previous experience in long‑term care and knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Experience and proficiency in resident care practice, microbiology and infectious diseases, epidemiology and biostatistics, outbreak response.

Full time

In Ontario, Extendicare and affiliated organizations accommodate the needs of job applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. Contact the individual noted in the posting to discuss your needs.

Interested applicants should send their resumes through this posting. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.