Preventive dental assistant

Title: Preventive dental assistant (PDA/CDA) ( NOC: 3411 )

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Weekend, Day, Evening Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 Hourly for 37 hours per week Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Location: Ellesmere/Neilson - Scarboroug, Ontario (1 vacancy)

Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English Work Setting: General dental practice Area of Specialization: Intra-oral procedures, Radiography, Fluoride application Specific Skills: Prepare patients for dental examinations, Prepare filling materials, Sterilize and maintain instruments, Advise patients on oral hygiene, Clean and polish teeth, Develop X-rays, Record information on patient care, Invoice patients for dental services Additional Skills: Order dental and office supplies Security and Safety: Basic security clearance Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colours, Sitting, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling Other Languages: Cantonese, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Other Information: Mon 11:30-8, Tue, Wed 10-4, Thur 7-2, alt Sat 8-2. Must have atleast 2 years experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Employer: NHI Nursing & Homemakers Inc. How to Apply:
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position. By Mail: 2347 Kennedy Rd., suite 204 Toronto, Ontario M1T 3T8 By Fax: (416) 754-4014 By E-mail: admin@nhihealthcare.com Business Profile: Employment of medical/ dental workers in a health care settings Web Site: http://www.nhihealthcare.com