About the role

Registered Dental Hygienist providing preventive oral healthcare for children across Peel Region. Conducting screenings, clinic treatments, case management, and Healthy Smiles Ontario support.

Responsibilities

Conduct dental screening and document existing dental conditions requiring treatment
Conduct follow-up case management as required, including written, face-to-face and telephone communications with parents and/or guardians
Provide preventive treatment in portable, mobile, fixed clinics and schools, including topical fluoride application, sealant placement, scaling and client education
Maintain Dental Hygiene standards of practice, including dental reprocessing procedures
Support clients in accessing the Healthy Smiles Ontario program
Participate in health promotion and projects related to oral health programming
Develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with internal and external parties
Follow guidelines provided by Peel Region, the Ministry of Health and other regulatory bodies
Travel to various community settings across Peel Region
Perform other duties as assigned

A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)
Diploma in Dental Hygiene from a recognized accredited educational institute
Registered in good standing with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
Minimum of the equivalent of three (3) full-time years clinical dental hygiene experience
Current knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive dental hygiene services
Possess a valid ‘G’ driver’s license with own transportation and the ability to travel to various regional locations on a day-to-day basis
Ability to upgrade drivers' licence to class D in order to operate/drive a 12 metres long dental mobile bus
Availability for occasional weekend and evening work
Current CPR certification (level C)
Ability to lift up to 10-15 kg (22-33 lbs)
Intermediate computer skills utilizing MS Office (Outlook, Power Point, Word and Excel)
Understanding of importance of maintaining client confidentiality
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
Enrolment eligibility into OMERS pension plan
Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) starting at 3 weeks per annum
3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
Accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request
Accessible formats and communication supports available