The Onion Lake Health Board Inc. is now inviting applications for a full-time COHI Dental Aide.  Based in Onion Lake and reporting directly to the Dental Program Manager, the COHI Aide is responsible for administration and reporting duties, implementing prevention and promotion program activities, and taking an active role in promoting COHI to help the children establish and maintain healthy teeth and gums. The COHI Aide will work with the school dental therapists and will also carry out the following duties:

·         Act as a link between the dental professionals and the community

·         Collect appropriately completed authorization forms from families to enroll children in COHI

·         Collect verbal or written medical history updates for children enrolled in COHI

·         Make home visits in the community

·         Complete, update, and maintain forms/records for COHI in an appropriate and confidential manner

·         Apply fluoride varnish to the children in the community mainly at the health centre

·         Train the parents/guardians/caregivers in basic oral hygiene methods for themselves and children in their care

·         Schedule and deliver COHI services in a timely manner

·         Arrange clinics for children aged 0-7 for the dental therapist as required

·         Assist in arranging presentations

·         Excellent organizational, decision making and professional judgement skills

·         Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team

·         Knowledge of and sensitivity to the First Nations language (Cree), culture and traditions

·         Valid Class 5 driver’s license

OLHBI offers comprehensive benefits including a matched contribution pension plan, excellent leave accruals, extended health benefits and a competitive salary (commensurate with education and experience).