Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
Work setting
Dental practice
Tasks
Prepare patients for dental examinationsPrepare plaster models and mouldsOrder dental and office suppliesPrepare dental instruments and filling materialsMaintain and order suppliesSterilize and maintain instruments and equipmentEducate patients concerning oral hygieneSupervise students in trainingPolish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealantPrepare wax bite-blocks and impression traysTake and develop X-raysRecord dental procedures performed on patientsInvoice patients for dental servicesTake preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants AssociationRegistration with provincial or territorial authoritiesCertification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 35 to 40 hours per week