DSD/Infection Preventionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
The primary purpose of your job is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-service educational programs throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as many be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
Delegation of Authority: As the Director of Staff Development, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
Qualifications for the Position
Education
- Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Most possess a DSD Certification (preferred)
Experience
- Must have, as a minimum 1 year as a charge nurse in a long-term care facility
- and 6 months experience as a DSD is desired.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
- DSD Certificate
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Castro Valley, CA 94546: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Infection Preventionist: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LVN License (Required)
- DSD Certificate (Required)
- Infection Prevention and Control Certificate (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for DSD/Infection Preventionist roles across Redwood Convalescent Hospital, Inc.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40 - £42 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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