Seniors Dental Care - Dental Hygienist

Job description

CUPE 543.3: Band 9 Leamington Site Contract - up to 12 months Posting close date: May 29, 2026 Position Summary: The Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) provides screening, preventive clinical services, counselling and education about oral health issues to community members in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards. These services are provided in schools, the Oral Health clinic at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, and in Healthy Smiles Ontario community clinics and other community settings. The RDH also collaborates with local dentists and members of the Essex County Dental Society about community-wide oral health education initiatives. The RDH is available to answer questions from local oral health providers about both clinical issues, and also Ministry programs’ fee reimbursement. Position Qualifications: Education, training, & experience: - Diploma in Dental Hygiene from a recognized community college or university is required - Dental Hygiene Self-Initiation standing is preferred - Minimum 2 years experience in an active Dental practice is required - Current certification in BLS-HCP- Basic First Aid - Previous experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist in a Publ...