Infection Control Support Associate

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Baccalaureate degree in a health-related field with focus in direct clinical care, microbiology, epidemiology or public health. Completion of an IPAC Canada endorsed Infection Prevention and Control Course. Successful candidate will be expected to complete course within 1 year of hire if not already completed. Certification in Infection Control from Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Incorporated an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration Current registration in good standing with professional licensing body required. Certification in Infection Control from Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Incorporated preferred. Obtaining and maintaining membership with IPAC Canada required as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

and Skills Knowledge of the key roles and responsibilities of IP&C. Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). Knowledge of microbiology, infectious disease, applied epidemiology and biostatistics. Demonstrated knowledge of IP&C competencies. Demonstrated ability to function effectively and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified objectives. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a self-directed, independent manner with limited supervision. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, interpret and respond appropriately to multiple concurrent activities. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of relevant computer software applications, including Microsoft Office.

• Physical Requirements Fast-paced environment.
• Contact with the public, patients/residents/clients and other members of the healthcare team.
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Depending on site/organization, may be required to provide IP&C services at multiple sites, provide cross-coverage for IP&C colleagues.
• May encounter individuals with aggressive behaviour.

• ​​​​​​​ This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
• A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
• Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.
• The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden Door Geriatric Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
• Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
• Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities.
• Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
• Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce.
• Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Healthcare Worker I (Casual)