TEMP - Registered Dental Hygienist

Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 38 hours per week
Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting
Dental practice
Tasks
Consult with dentists on patient care
Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
Take dental impressions
Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease
Apply fluoride treatment
Remove stains and deposits from teeth
Take, develop and mount X-rays
Diagnose type and severity of diseases
Supervision
~1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
~ Dental Hygienists Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Manual dexterity
Fast-paced environment
Hand-eye co-ordination
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Work under pressure
Sitting
Ability to distinguish between colours
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Interpersonal awareness
Team player
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
~ Evening

Employment terms options
Day
Weekend
Other benefits
~ Free parking available

Support for persons with disabilities
Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Support for mature workers
~ Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities
~ Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities