Allied health assistant
Tankard Dental Irymple

For more than three decades, Tankard Dental has been serving the members of our community. With a team of Mildura family dentists and an in-house dental lab staffed by experienced technicians, we can provide modern, same-day care for adults and children alike. We have four convenient locations to serve your oral healthcare needs. Our state-of-the-art dental practice offers an on-site laboratory where your needs can be promptly addressed, often on the same day. Bridges, crowns, dentures, and mouthguards will all be created for you by our experienced technicians. X-ray facilities are also on-site for your convenience so that you won't need to be sent elsewhere for imaging. Tankard Dental Clinic locations are Mildura, Irymple, Robinvale and Ouyen.

Tankard Dental have an exciting Work Experience Opportunity (WE Opportunity) in Dental Assisting as a Dental Nurse Assistant. The WE Opportunity is ideally suited to a Year 10 student or a VCE student.

Work placement Location: Tankard Dental Irymple Practice, 2109/2111 Fifteenth St, Irymple.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer or Careers Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as;
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Dental Nurse Assistant, you would assist the Dental Nurses in the services at the dental practice. The student will observe and spend time under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified Dental Nurses.

The student may observe and assist with the following tasks and duties;
• Communicate and work in health or community services.
• Work with diverse people.
• Prepare for and assist with dental procedures.
• Assist with dental radiography.
• Assist with administration in dental practice.
• Process reusable medical devices and equipment.
• Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control.
• Participate in workplace health and safety.
• Use business software applications.
• Work effectively with others.
• Use medical terminology in health care.
• Work effectively with others.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements of the business.
• Apply and adhere to cleaning and general housekeeping as instructed.
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the work placement as instructed.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Health Industry as a Dental Nurse Assistant or Allied Health Assistant who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future WE Opportunity placement to develop skills learned from their secondary school subjects.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the Health Industry as a Dental Nurse Assistant or Allied Health Assistant and possess good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.
It is a requirement for the student to provide the following evidence prior to a placement commencing.
• National Police Check.
• Working with Children’s Check (if 18 or over, years of age)
• Vaccination History.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present in a neat and hygienic manner in the following work attire;
• Neat professional attire with full length work pants.
• Enclosed footwear, flat and non-slip.
• Long hair must be tied back, nails must be kept short and clean.
• Note: Tankard Dental uniform (shirt) will be supplied.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.