Certified Dental Assistant Level II (CDA II) - 0.4 FTE - Permanent

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

WellFort is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to join Health n’ Smiles to support under-resourced families in Peel. The role involves chairside procedures, infection control, and patient education in collaboration with dentists and hygienists.

The ideal candidate holds Level II certification, has multi-site clinic experience, and strong communication skills. Part-time, 0.4 FTE, with locations in Brampton, Ontario.

Qualifications

• At least three years experience in a large dental clinic.
• One year experience in a community dental clinic.
• Ability to function and work cooperatively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of dental software (Abeldent) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak languages relevant to residents of Peel region.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all operatories and equipment, including infection control measures, at the start of the day and between clients.
• Teaches oral hygiene to clients, is responsible, along with the hygienist and dentist for patient education and prevention programs at Health n’ Smiles.
• Performs a broad range of chairside duties
• Adheres to infection control standards and universal precautions at all times.
• Maintains dental supplies and equipment according to clinic standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Abeldent

Microsoft Office

Languages relevant to Peel residents

Education

Certified Level II training

Tools

Abeldent

Microsoft Office

Job description

• $25.00-28.48 CAD per hour
• Vacancy Status: Please note that this posting is for an existing Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Permanent position
• Locations:
  • WellFort Riverview Commons Dental – 5 Montpelier Street, Brampton, ON L6Y 0C3
  • Bramalea Community Health Centre (BCHC) – 40 Finchgate Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 3J1Four Corners Health
  • Centre (FCHC) – 7205 Goreway Dr, Mississauga, ON L4T 0B4
  • Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) – 525 Main St N, Brampton, ON L6X 3C8

WellFort isseeking a Certified Dental Assistant tojoin our Health n’ Smilesteam! Health n’ Smiles provides services to under resourced families living in the Region of Peel.

Specific responsibilities

• Prepare all operatories and equipment, including infection control measures, at the start of the day and between clients.
• Teaches oral hygiene toclients, is responsible, along with the hygienist and dentist for patient education and prevention programs at Healthn’Smiles.
• Performs abroadrange ofchairsideduties
• Adheres to infection control standards and universal precautions at all times.
• Maintains dental supplies and equipmentaccording to clinic standards.

CertifiedLevel II training and in good standing with the ODAA.

• At leastthreeyears experiencein a large dental clinic.
• One year experience in a community dental clinic.
• Ability to function and work cooperativelyas a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability tomulti taskin a fast pacedenvironment.
• Demonstrated experienceand knowledge ofdental software(Abeldent)programs and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establishand maintain effective relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to speak languagesrelevant to residents of the Region ofPeelan asset.

Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate willdemonstratea willingness toparticipateinWellFort’scommitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. We encourage applications from individuals who can identify with the diverse communities we serveandinvite these candidates tovoluntarily share theirrelevantidentities aspart of their application.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.No agencies.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, newWellFortstaff must be fullycompliant with our Vaccination Policyunless they have received an exemption from vaccination under theOntarioHuman Rights Code. Proof ofvaccination statuswill berequiredbefore the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.

As part ofWellFort’shiring process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools toassistin screening and evaluating applications.All final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team.