IPAC/Wound Care Lead AgeCare MGHT (Toronto)

IPAC/Wound Care Lead AgeCare MGHT (Toronto)

06 Oct
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Multi-Generational Housing and Community Centres Toronto
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Toronto

06 Oct

Multi-Generational Housing and Community Centres Toronto

Toronto

About Us Generations Toronto is a not-for-profit, intergenerational community campus offering affordable housing, long-term care, early childhood education, health services, and community programming. Rooted in values of pluralism, compassion, and service, Generations Toronto fosters inclusive, connected living for people of all ages and backgrounds. The campus includes a 122-bed Ismaili Ethnocultural Designated Long-Term Care Home.

AgeCare has been appointed as the manager of the Generations Toronto long-term care home and is recruiting the IPAC/Wound Care Lead on behalf of Generations Toronto.

The Infection

Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lead will work with the interdisciplinary IPAC team to implement, manage, and oversee the Home’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.

The Infection

Prevention and Control Lead (IPAC Lead) will be a resident safety expert who will lead 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 larger context of the vision and mission of AgeCare. Provides education to residents, care givers, visitors, and volunteers related to infection prevention and control principles. Coordinates the resident/employee immunization program including influenza vaccine clinics.

Ensures early detection and management of outbreaks and coordinate outbreaks management protocols including prophylaxis and treatment in collaboration with public health, pharmacy, and medical director. Ensures communication of the infection control through data and postings or through resident/family council. Develop and maintain a relationship with the local Public Health/Communicable Disease department,



laboratory representative, and corporate IPAC lead.

Participates in the development, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Home’s IPAC Program. Establishes annual program goals for the Infection Prevention and Control Program in the home.

Implements

AgeCare’s IPAC policies and procedures. Works in collaboration with Director of Care or designate to complete online outbreak reports where applicable. Reviews monthly and quarterly data collection and analysis of performance indicators and provide reports for review at Quality Team and Infection Prevention and Control quarterly meetings.

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a long-term care setting is preferred. Previous experience in Infection Prevention and Control and Outbreak Management. Previous experience providing education and training as an asset.

Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology obtained by 3 years from hire date. Successful completion of IPAC Core Competencies training through the Provincial Public Health Prior Education and training in infection prevention and control assets. Completion of an IPAC Canada Recognized Course is an asset. 34.76 - $36.76 per hour Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors.

We offer our residents a secure and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. #

📌 IPAC/Wound Care Lead AgeCare MGHT (Toronto)
🏢 Multi-Generational Housing and Community Centres Toronto
📍 Toronto

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