Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lead to join our team of care providers.
Location
Listowel, Ontario
Tavistock, Ontario
Time Type
Full Time
About Caressant Care
For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment where our residents across Ontario can receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and 10 retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.
At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.
What we offer…
- At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
- A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
- Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
- Competitive wages and benefits.
What you bring…
- Current Ontario Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse Certificate of Competence.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in geriatrics and Infection Prevention and Control in a health care setting.
- Completing an IPAC Canada-endorsed Infection Prevention and Control post-secondary course or equivalent.
- A certificate in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) is required
- Demonstrated leadership, teaching, critical thinking and administrative ability.
- Working knowledge of the Compliance Management Program and Quality Improvement tools and techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written and computer skills).
- Familiar with regulations pertaining to WHMIS and able to successfully complete the WHMIS test.
- Proof of complete vaccination is mandatory.
This is a temporary position of approximately 12 months in duration. The hours will be shared between two locations, Listowel and Tavistock. The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below.
Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected] or call 519-539-0408.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.
