- Provides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professional growth
- Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community
- Support you to explore new experiences, develop skills and make new social and professional connections
- Gain hands on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities
- Current AHPRA (dental hygienist/oral health therapist) registration
- Current dentistry certification/qualification
- NDIS Worker Screening check
- Working with Children Check (NSW)
- Excellent chairside manner and great communication skills
- At least 12 months experience working in a dental clinic
- Experience working with people with a disability desirable
Volunteer - Dental Hygienist/Oral Health Therapist - Allambie Heights, Australia - Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Description
Location
Allambie Heights, NSW, AustraliaCerebral 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 specialised equipment uniquely designed to treat people with cerebral palsy and other 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 however days can vary depending on the availability of our volunteer dental practitioners. We are looking for long term volunteers with at least a 12 month commitment.
Benefits of role:
Dates & Times:
Our volunteer dental practitioners 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:
Offering clients of Cerebral Palsy Alliance your professional services as a dental hygienist/oral health therapist and helping our clients to achieve and maintain oral health.
Role requirements:
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