Share Email Opening Title Orthodontic Hygienist  Category Healthcare Professional Opportunities   Req Number HEA-20-00004   Open Date 1/22/2020   Number of Openings 1   Department Dental Services  Work type Casual  Grade Grade 3 ($22.77/hr to $27.21/hr)  FTE 0  Posting Close Date 02/23/2020  Description The Orthodontic Hygienist is responsible for working with the orthodontist for adjustments, bondings, debonding, impressions, cementing/delivering appliances and giving orthodontic instructions. A registered oral health professional who provides health promotion, education, and teaching. Works collaboratively with the Health Care Team to achieve and maintain optimal oral health. This is a casual role (no guaranteed hours), typically working three days per month, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Key Responsibilities Greet client and accompany them from the waiting room to the treatment room Follow established guidelines for client identification and privacy Assist the family and/or client with lifting and transferring as required Review client chart prior to appointment Review medical information with client Ensure that records and treatment plans are recorded Ensure that consent forms for treatment and release of information are signed as required Perform orthodontic hygienist duties as instructed by the orthodontist Complete oral hygiene instruction and demonstration as required Offer recommendations to clients and/or families for treatment and home care Complete billing sheet, schedule next appointment and walk client to reception Responsible for inventory and preventative maintenance of some equipment and supplies Responsible for the process of outsourcing dental supplies for reprocessing Actively participate and share information during morning rounds Taking part in teaching and evaluating dental assistant and hygiene placement students In partnership with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provides client and family-centred care which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented Support and respect the client/family's rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences Base practice on established policies and procedures Interact with members of the interdisciplinary team and community providers to ensure an integrated approach to service Promote and support the physical, psychosocial and spiritual well being of clients and families Collaborate with the client/family to plan, implement and evaluate care Participate in organization-wide quality improvement activities and supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment for staff, clients and families Support the organization's strategic plan Identify, share and participate in improvement initiatives Comply with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation contingency plan, emergency codes, standards and guidelines; participate in accreditation Represent the program and organization internally and externally Assist other team members when needed Other duties as assigned or required. Qualifications Education Registered Dental Hygienist with orthodontic hygienist training and experience Update job knowledge and skills by completing WISE e-learning modules Experience 3 years Hygiene experience Special Skills Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Team player Efficient time management skills Communicate in a timely, respectful and effective manner Ability to ensure confidentiality in all aspects of the position Certification/Licenses CPR and HARP Certified   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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