LISSA QUESNEL
Au Chateau Home for the Aged
French River,Ontario
2
Languages
21
years of professional experience
IPAC Assistant supporting infection surveillance, outbreak monitoring, and infection prevention practices in long-term care. Manages lab report review, infectious case follow-up, confidential infection control records, and employee health, immunization, and occupational health records while coordinating with nursing, environmental services, and management teams. Introduced standardized documentation templates and filing procedures that reduced document-processing time by 20%.
Work History
IPAC Assistant – Long-Term Care
3 Years 9 Months- Introduces standardized documentation templates and filing procedures, reducing document-processing time by 20%.
- Review [number] laboratory reports weekly to support timely infectious case follow-up and communication.
- Support infection prevention and control practices in line with facility policies and procedures.
- Monitor infectious cases, coordinate follow-up with healthcare professionals and management, and document required actions.
- Monitor outbreak activity, maintain surveillance documentation, and flag emerging concerns for timely intervention.
- Maintain confidential employee health, immunization, and occupational health records while supporting onboarding and interdisciplinary communication.
COVID-19 Testing Lead – Long-Term Care Home
2 Years- Reviewed 10-30 laboratory reports weekly to support infection surveillance and outbreak monitoring.
- Coordinated 60-100 employee and visitor tests daily to support facility screening workflows and timely follow-up.
- Maintained testing and infection control records while supporting infectious disease case documentation and follow-up.
- Explained testing procedures and requirements to employees and visitors with clear, respectful communication.
- Applied infection prevention and control (IPAC) precautions, hygiene practices, and safety procedures throughout testing activities.
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
15 Years- Provided respectful personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, adapting support to each client’s needs.
- Observed changes in client condition and reported concerns promptly to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Protected client dignity, confidentiality, and privacy while delivering calm, person-centred care.
- Worked collaboratively with healthcare professionals to support client safety, comfort, and well-being.
Education
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Skills
Infection prevention and control (IPAC)
Infection surveillance and outbreak monitoring
Laboratory report review
Infection control records management
Confidentiality and privacy
Employee health and immunization records
Occupational health documentation and onboarding
Outbreak documentation
Infection prevention audits
Case follow-up coordination
Staff infection control education
Policy and procedure communication
Interdisciplinary collaboration
LANGUAGES
French
English
Personal Information
Title: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Assistant
Timeline
IPAC Assistant – Long-Term Care
Au Chateau Home for the Aged
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
COVID-19 Testing Lead – Long-Term Care Home
Au Chateau Home for the Aged
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Aide Aux Seniors / Plan A / Private Care
01.2006 - 01.2021Read More
Collège Boréal
Diploma from Personal Support Worker
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