Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI) Aide

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations; Tofino; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Tofino is seeking a Children's Oral Health Initiative Aide. The role involves promoting oral health, providing education, and supporting dental professionals. Ideal candidates will have training in oral health and strong interpersonal skills. The organization values diversity and offers competitive compensation and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic training in oral health, disease prevention, and fluoride varnish application.
• Experience in children's oral health.

Responsibilities

• Promote oral health and provide education.
• Assist with sterilization of dental instruments.
• Make home and community visits.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Adaptable communication

Customer service skills

Data manipulation

Education

Diploma or certification in oral health

Job description

Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI) Aide

Position Summary
As part of the Tiic-Mis-Aq'kin Health Centre, this position reports directly to the Director of
Health. The COHI Aide is responsible for promoting oral health, providing oral hygiene
education, implementing oral health prevention strategies and activities, and performing
administrative and reporting duties. The COHI Aide is a community member who is an
essential link between the oral health professional (COHI provider) and the community. They
serve as oral knowledge-keepers within the community. COHI Aides liaise and network with
individuals and programs. They raise oral health awareness and provide education. They
collaborate with dental therapists and dental hygienists. They conduct general health
promotion and disease prevention activities, such as applying fluoride varnish.

Cultural commitment
Understanding of, and competency in, Indigenous cultural safety and humility, or willingness
to learn.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Enrolling families in the COHI program.
• Updating medical histories.
• Filling in paperwork.
• Provide chair-side assistance to the Dental Therapist.
• Assist with sterilization of dental instruments, patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Book and arrange space for COHI activities, including screenings and sealant applications
provided by the oral health professional.
• Arrange and book appointments with parents/caregivers for COHI services.
• Making home and community visits.
• Applying fluoride varnish.

Other responsibilities
• Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of emotional intelligence, patience, flexibility, and integrity.
• Composure in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with strong time management
abilities.
• Able to deliver information with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent customer service skills alongside the ability to communicate accurately and in
a timely manner.
• Strong skills in manipulating data sets.
• Ability to maintain, conceptualize, and develop reports regarding various operational
and informational statistics.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening skills with clients and staff, ensuring sound,
empathetic, and culturally safe communications.
• Acts ethically and with the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude

Qualifications \ Educational requirements
• Have undergone basic training in oral health, disease prevention, oral hygiene
instruction, and fluoride varnish application (Diploma or certification required).
• Maintains a combination of education and experience in children’s oral health.

Why work with us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing
enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know our future strength and growth
depend on our critical resources—our people. With various programs and services, we offer
career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with
competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development
opportunities within an environment that values diversity by respecting and appreciating each
person for their attributes.

Company

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations

Location

Contact Info

Applications will be accepted until filled.
Submit your resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet these qualifications to:
Lis Kingsley, Human Resources Manager
Email: [e-mail]
or drop at the office in a sealed envelope at #1119-A Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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