Volunteer - Dental Assistant - Allambie Heights, Australia - Cerebral Palsy Alliance

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community of volunteers to make a difference to the lives of people with cerebral palsy and similar conditions and grow your skills and experience as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We welcome interest from volunteers with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Volunteer opportunities include supporting our allied health therapy teams working with children and adults, supporting our Lifestyles, sports and accommodation clients, or gaining experience in our corporate services.

Details of the role:

We understand that children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditions can find visiting a regular dentist challenging. Run by volunteer dental practitioners, our clinic has specialized equipment uniquely designed to treat people with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities, providing more comfort and access than regular dental clinics. The clinic normally runs 2 or 3 mornings each week, typically on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Benefits of role:

Dates & Times:

Our volunteer dental assistants are usually rostered on for half day morning clinics throughout the year, typically run on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Our Dental Clinic Manager will work with you to schedule flexible days and times that suit your current work commitments. You can choose how many clinics to attend each year.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

To provide dental assistance under the instruction of the qualified dentist or dental hygienist proving care to the clients of Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Including general chair assistance, sterilization and general administration.

Role requirements:

Current Dental Assistant certification/qualification

Experience in a dental practice

NDIS Worker Screening

Working with Children Check (NSW)

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