Job detail

Oral Health Peer Support Assistant

Woolwich Community Health Centre

#Interpersonal Skills #Mentorship #Communication #Documentation #Education #Microsoft Office #Administrative Duties #Outreach #Community Outreach #Client Support #Health Promotion #Screening

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsCA$23 - CA$23 / HOURPosted 2 months ago

Location

Wellesley, Ontario

Salary

CA$23 - CA$23 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Oral Health Peer Support Assistant will provide outreach and information regarding oral health programs to community members in Woolwich and Wellesley. They will also support dental screening services and maintain accurate documentation for the health centre.

Requirements summary

Candidates should have dental assistant training or equivalent experience and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work independently are required.

professional certificateDocumentationCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsAdministrative supportInterpersonal skillsCommunity outreachClient supportOral health educationPublic health awareness

Job description

In partnership with Woolwich Community Health Centre (WCHC) staff and the Region of Waterloo Public Health Dental staff, the Oral Health Peer Support Assistant will provide outreach, linkages and information specific to oral health in the communities of Woolwich and Wellesley Townships. The Oral Health Peer Support Assistant will promote the Healthy Smiles Ontario program specifically, and the Region of Waterloo Public Health Dental program generally.

This position is 0.56FTE (works to7hrs a day over 3 days) Specific Duties

Promote Healthy Smiles Ontario through

Direct contact with community members, community partners with links to low income families and community health centre staff

Distribution of Healthy Smiles Ontario promotional material

Promote Oral Health through

General and targeted oral health awareness and education in group settings, community health fairs and individual interactions with families

Distribution of oral health resources (i.e. toothbrushes, floss, timers) through interactions with groups/individual

Support dental screening services at WCHC. Identify and book clients for appointments at WCHC. Provide support to clients, as possible, in attending the appointment. Work collaboratively with Region of Waterloo Public Health Dental staff to provide screening and education for these clinics.

Perform various administrative duties and maintain accurate and complete documentation as per Region of Waterloo Public Health Dental program and WCHC.

Meet regularly with Public Health Dental Staff for training and mentorship.

Qualifications: Dental assistant training or equivalent preferred, but not required Excellent organizational and communication

Knowledge/experience with oral health is an

Strong interpersonal

Ability to work independently with minimal

Demonstrated ability to work

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and Second language is an asset (i.e. Plautdietsch).

Experience working effectively with culturally and economically diverse

Lived experience related to low/limited income, and difficulty accessing needed services as a

Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and software programs including Microsoft Office, email and internet.

Ability to work flexible

Access to personal transportation.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Woolwich Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and providing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from people representing the diverse communities we serve, and if requested, we modify our recruitment and hiring processes to make accommodations that are responsive to applicants’ needs.

•CA$70,000 - CA$75,000 / YEAR