Associate Director of Care | Permanent Full-Time
Granite Ridge Community - Stittsville, ON

This posting is for an existing vacancy

If you’re passionate about leading a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!
The Infection Prevention and Control Lead is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents through the strong leadership and motivation of Sienna team members.

As an Infection Prevention and Control Lead your typical day will impact the following ways:

• Participating in the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of Sienna infection prevention and control program.
• Proactive prevention of dangerous infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria, outbreaks and epidemics.
• Implementing prevention strategies including education/consultation for front line team members.
• Performing infection prevention and control surveillance, collection and implementation of best practices and data analysis.
• Identifying trends/patterns and managing investigations of infections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• Sound knowledge of applicable provincial regulations and standards for Ontario.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in geriatrics in a clinical health setting.
• Completion of Basic Infection Prevention and Control Courses or willingness to obtain in a timeframe identified.
• Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (CIC) or Associate Infection Prevention and Control Certification (A-IPC) – or willingness to obtain within a timeframe identified.
• Fluent in English.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel).
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Experience in Infection Control an asset.
• Experience and/or training in Principles of adult education is an asset.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.

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Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person