Permanent, 28 hours/week (0.8 FTE)
$32.45 – $38.18
Position Summary
Working with an interdisciplinary team in brand new clinics in Kingston and Napanee, the Dental
Hygienist provides comprehensive oral care as part of a dental program focused on serving
clients of the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP), Low Income Adult, and Healthy
Smiles Ontario Programs. The dental hygienist will be part of a dynamic dental team that
provides service to community members in Kingston and Napanee.
The Kingston Community Health Centres ensures all staff have access to all necessary personal
protective equipment (PPE), has installed HEPA air purifiers in each operatory in order to
improve air quality, and actively monitors the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
(RCDSO) and the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) COVID-19 protocols and
procedures to ensure alignment and adherence within the clinics.
Please note that the clinic hours of operation are currently Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
(Kingston) and Monday-Tuesday 8:00AM-4:00PM (Napanee).
Organizational Responsibilities
- Complies with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws
- Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and
the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion,
Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our
communities, promoting and practicing inclusion - Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures
- Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs
- Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
- On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required
Basic Education and Experience Requirements
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene and current registration with the College of Dental Hygienists
of Ontario (CDHO) and Canadian Dental Hygiene Association (CDHA) - Self-initiating with a minimum three years of experience in a dental office preferred
- Experience working in a community setting an asset
- Current CPR and First Aid
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, team-based setting
- Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of Infection Prevention and Control
standards - Must possess the following traits/skills: patience, empathy, compassion, and observation
skills - Ability to provide exceptional client care to all designated target populations
- Proficiency with office based computer systems and relevant software applications
- including electronic medical records (experience with Abledent an asset)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and above average attention to detail
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to being a team player
- Comprehensive understanding of infection control within the field of dental care and
experience with proper sterilization techniques - Knowledge of conventional and digital x-rays (Dexis)
- Capacity to work with diverse populations
Other Requirements
- This position has shifts primarily in Kingston, with travel to Napanee, as needed; reliable
transportation required - Current and satisfactory Criminal and Vulnerable Persons Check
- Proof of a minimum of two doses of COVID-19 vaccination or medical exemption
- French language is an asset
Application Instructions
- Please include a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experiences correspond
with the specific job qualifications along with your resume. - Save all documents as a single PDF file using your own name (Last, First).
- Email to [email protected] citing reference “2024-15-KCHC” in the subject line.
Please see the attached job description for full details.