Children’s Oral Health Initiative Aide

Position: Children’s Oral Health Initiative Aide

Expected Start Date: October 6,  2025

City/Town: La Ronge, SK

Type: Full-time Permanent

Salary or Pay Band: As per LLRIBHS policy

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: We are looking for a self-motivated COHI (Children’s Oral Health Initiative) Aide with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. The COHI Aide will work the Health Promotion Team to provide prevention oral health services to the LLRIB Health Services for the Community of La Ronge, if you feel like this would be good fit for you and your career ambition, we encourage you to apply.

Working within the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Schools you will provide fluoride treatments for 0-7-year-old children, instruction on oral hygiene, (brush & floss), deliver oral health information sessions and respond to questions, promote good oral health habits and maintain records of activities during COHI Sessions.

LLRIBHS promotes Dental Health services and Dental Health education to all community members of LLRIB. We work closely with the schools and other health organizations. Together with others, we work to build capacity and educate as we both address acute needs and the determinants of health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange, book and confirm appointments with parents/caregivers for dental services;
• Conduct home visits;
• Gather dental and medical history consent forms;
• Implement and deliver fluoride varnish program for 0-7-year-old children;
• Distribute oral health information for community use;
• Transport clients to clinic if required;
• Maintaining dental supplies inventory by checking stock;
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education:

• Minimum Grade 12 (Combination of education and relevant experience may be considered)

Experience:

• Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset

Licenses:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills
• Multitasking skills
• Computer skills (including experience with Microsoft Office)
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Public Relations skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and and within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset

Other Information

• A current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening and Driver’s Abstract is required upon hire. Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience. LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered.
• Apply Online at: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/ Or submit cover letter and resume by email to: HR@LLRIBHS.CA 
• For more information: Contact HR at 306-425-9110 Fax 306-425-9103