RCC/IPAC Lead (LTC)

Caressant Care is looking for a passionate RCC/IPAC to join our team of care providers.

Location

Harriston

Time Type

Full-time

About Caressant Care

For nearly 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable and caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to 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 a part of our team and experience fulfilling and 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 Practical Nurse Certificate of Competence.
• Completion of an IPAC Canada-endorsed Infection Prevention and Control post-secondary course or equivalent or willingness to take the course.
• Certificate in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) required or willing to take the course.
• 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.

This is a full-time permanent position. Wage to commensurate with experience.

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 we operate in. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions.

 If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email info@caressantcare.com 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.