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Healthy Smiles Ontario - Dental Hygienist
full-time•Windsor
About this role
CUPE 543.3
Contract, Up to 18 months
Windsor Site
Oral Health Department
Afternoon Shift
Position Summary:
The Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) provides screening, preventive clinical services, counselling and education about oral health issues to community members in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards. These services are provided in schools, the Oral Health clinic at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, and in Healthy Smiles Ontario community clinics and other community settings. The RDH also collaborates with local dentists and members of the Essex County Dental Society about community-wide oral health education initiatives. The RDH is available to answer questions from local oral health providers about both clinical issues, and also Ministry programs’ fee reimbursement. This position supports the ongoing operations of the Windsor-Essex County Public Health Unit.
Hours of Work - Monday to Friday - 12pm to 8pm
Position Qualifications:
Education, training, & experience:
· Diploma in Dental Hygiene from a recognized community college or university is required
· Dental Hygiene Self-Initiation standing is preferred
· Minimum 2 years experience in an active Dental practice is required
· Current certification in BLS-HCP- Basic First Aid
· Previous experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist in a Public Health Unit is preferred
Other Requirements:
· Current registration (CDHO) to practice in Ontario as a Registered Dental Hygienist
· Maintains professional competency under the Dental Hygiene Act and the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
· Knowledge of the Ontario Public Health Standards
· Proficiency with current computer applications (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet, Outlook)
· Ability to learn data management systems (i.e. OHISS: Dentrix Dental software)
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
· Excellent interpersonal, writing, organizational, and communication skills are required
· Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workload
· Fluency (oral and written) in French or other languages would be an asset
· A valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, access to a reliable motor vehicle during working hours, as well as 1 million dollars in liability insurance
· Physical requirements: ability to lift 25 kilograms
· Satisfactory police information search
· Immunizations and TB screening as per WECHU policies
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Entry Rate |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
4th Year |
5th Year |
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9 |
$38.48 |
$39.63 |
$40.83 |
$42.03 |
$43.30 |
$44.60 |
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
What you'll do
- The Registered Dental Hygienist provides screening, preventive clinical services, and education about oral health issues to community members. They also collaborate with local dentists and answer questions from oral health providers regarding clinical issues and Ministry programs.
About Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit provides public health services to the residents and businesses of Windsor and Essex County in Ontario, Canada. The organization promotes and protects the public's health in the City of Windsor, the County of Essex, and on Pelee Island under the authority of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Some of the key areas of focus include; injury and fall prevention, nutrition promotion, physical activity promotion, substance abuse prevention, smoking cessation, workplace health promotion, flu shot clinic, vaccine information and distribution, tuberculosis testing and surveillance, immunizations for school ages children, sexual health clinic, reportable diseases and community outbreak management, health inspections, mould information, reproductive and child heath services, dental health clinic, Healthy Babies Healthy Children program, and comprehensive school health program.
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