Compassionate Dental Hygienist for Elder Care

Wyoming Life Resource Center; Lander (WY); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander, WY is seeking a Certified Dental Hygienist to join our compassionate care team serving residents. You will provide preventive and therapeutic dental services, support the dentist, maintain records, educate staff, and ensure infection control and regulatory compliance.

Join a dedicated team that values patient dignity and high-quality care, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth and interprofessional collaboration in a residential facility

Qualifications

• Wyoming licensure required to practice dental hygiene.
• License must meet the Board requirements as stated in regulations.

Responsabilités

• Deliver comprehensive dental care including prophylaxis, sealants, imaging, and fluoride treatments.
• Support the dentist during procedures and manage behavior of residents with diverse needs.
• Schedule routine oral health check-ups and treatments based on resident needs.
• Maintain accurate records and integrate into residents' health records and reports.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to advocate oral health in care plans.
• Monitor dental supplies and manage inventory with Central Supply.
• Design and deliver oral health education programs and staff training.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control per CDC standards.
• Communicate with guardians and staff; document all communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Dental hygiene care

Patient care

Record keeping

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

Wyoming Dental Hygiene Licensure

Description du poste

Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander, WY is seeking a Certified Dental Hygienist to join our compassionate care team serving residents. You will provide preventive and therapeutic dental services, support the dentist, maintain records, educate staff, and ensure infection control and regulatory compliance.

Join a dedicated team that values patient dignity and high-quality care, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth and interprofessional collaboration in a residential facility