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The COHI Aide is a valued member of a multi-disciplinary health team which provides community-based health services to promote, support and encourage healthy families. The COHI Aide will take an active role in promoting COHI services for the purpose of helping families with children and prenatals establish and maintain healthy teeth and gums. The COHI AIDE is an essential link between the Dental Therapists and BRT6HC communities.
Job Summary:
- Provide supportive home visiting services to families in the Healthy Families program when unable to come to the clinic
- Provide information regarding healthy dental care choices, mouth care inspections, fluoride varnish applications
- Collect class lists, collect permission forms, obtain medical history updates, arrange appointments, and follow up appointments
- Provide dental services as per program requirements
- Reporting directly to the Dental Therapist Supervisor
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Fluoride/Varnish Application Training will be provided to successful applicant
- Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated maturity
- Awareness of and demonstrated ability to relate to families facing multiple challenges relating to dental care
- Previous working experience with First Nations people and demonstrate an understanding of the health and social issues encountered by First Nation people and a willingness to learn about and accept First Nations cultures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and including
- Ability to adhere to confidentiality guidelines
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Must provide a successful criminal record with vulnerable sectors check.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
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