Maternal Child Health/ COHI

Reporting to the Director of Health, this position will be responsible for participating in the delivery of community health through support, information and linkages to other services for pregnant women, families with infants and young children.

With direction from the Dental Therapist, this position is also responsible for administration and reporting of program delivery and taking an active role in promoting the Child Oral Health Services (COHS) to help children in the community establish and maintain healthy teeth and gums. The focus of this position is to build on other community programs focused on preventative care initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Maternal & Child Support: Assist with immunization clinics, well-child checkups, nutrition programs, and prenatal/postnatal home visits.
• COHI Duties:

Conduct annual oral health screens for children ages 07, apply fluoride varnish and sealants, and provide oral hygiene education

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education or equivalent program
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with First Nations and First Nations Health
• First Aide Certification; Infant/Child CPR Certification
• Nobodys Perfect Parenting Program an asset
• Child Passenger Safety Training an asset
• Some Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Training
• An equivalent combination of education, training and related experience may be considered.
• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing duties
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.