Dental hygienist

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: No experience (will train)

Work setting

• Dental practice

Tasks

• Conduct initial dental assessments
• Consult with dentists on patient care
• 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

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
• Work under pressure
• Sitting
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Physically demanding

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 the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week