Francine Leung
Vaughan
Summary
Detail-oriented dental assistant skilled in patient care and clinical support. Proficient in creating a safe environment, assisting in procedures, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant & Floater
Northtown Dental
North York
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cleaned operatories before and after procedures, ensuring a safe and organized clinical environment.
- Assisted dentists during procedures such as fillings, extractions, crown preparations, root canals, and pediatric sealants, using four-handed dentistry techniques.
- Passed instruments, suctioned, and supported patient comfort during treatments.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment using autoclaves, while following IPAC guidelines.
- Took and processed dental radiographs according to safety protocols.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Updated patient records and assisted with charting using Dentrix software.
- Supported front desk operations, including patient check-ins, filing, and scanning documentation.
- Provided basic post-operative instructions and oral hygiene education to patients.
Food Service Worker & Cook
Fraser Health Authority
White Rock, British Columbia
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked as an individual cook at a long-term care facility that catered to the regular residents, while ensuring proper preparation of specialized meals for patients with specific dietary restrictions.
- Prepared daily beverages, food items, and portioned foods according to specified requirements while working and training at the nearby hospital.
- Delivered and retrieved food, supplies, and equipment to assigned areas for the patients within the hospital.
Early Childcare Assistant
Small Steps Early Learning Centre
Richmond Hill, Ontario
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Supported lead educators in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and daily learning activities for young children.
- Planned and facilitated sensory, creative, and stimulating activities that promoted children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor play, ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging environment at all times.
- Attended to children’s daily care needs, including feeding, diapering, and providing comfort and support throughout the day.
- Prepared, served, and assisted with meals according to menu and food safety guidelines, including proper temperature checks.
- Maintained a clean, sanitary, and well-organized classroom and common areas in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Performed basic administrative tasks, such as answering phones, filing paperwork, and photocopying documents.
Dog Walker & Pet Care Specialist
Beach Puppy Love
Etobicoke, Ontario
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated and maintained daily walking schedules to ensure consistent exercise, and timely pickups and drop-offs for all dogs.
- Provided basic training reinforcement while walking dogs to encourage good behavior.
- Supervised the dogs on a daily basis, maintained their feeding schedules, and kept a clean and safe environment.
- Developed creative weekly recipes from fresh produce and meats that provided nutritious and well-balanced meals for dogs.
Pastry Cook
Encore Catering
North York
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked in a large-scale warehouse production of a wide variety of traditional and gourmet pastries for weekly birthday parties, weddings, office meetings, and other special events.
- Assisted at the off-site catering events as a line cook and pastry cook.
- Facilitated the development of new recipes under the guidance of the Pastry Chef.
Line Cook
Momofuku
Toronto, Ontario
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked as a fine dining appetizer and dessert line cook where all
items were prepared by scratch daily in-house; such as desserts, salads, and fried items. - Assisted the Chef with monthly inventory to ensure proper storage, waste, and costs for the restaurant.
- Mentored and trained new cooks during major transitions, while ensuring they developed the necessary skills and knowledge to excel
in the kitchen.
Line & Head Pastry Cook
The Shore Club
Toronto, Ontario
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed as the head pastry cook of a fine dining establishment, where all dessert items were prepared according to the par levels and standardized recipes.
- Developed and created a rotating weekly dessert menu while executing it based on cost and current food trends.
- Assisted the main kitchen during busy dinner services, such as working on the appetizer/cold station during daily Buck-A-Shuck rushes.
- Trained new staff on pastry preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assistant Program – Intra-Oral Level 1 & 2
Cestar College of Business, Health And Technology
North York, Ontario10-2025
Online Asynchronous Credit - Archives
Seneca Polytechnic
North York, Ontario12-2022
Diploma - Culinary Management
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario06-2014
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to solve problems efficiently
- Detail-oriented and an efficient time manager
- Strong proficiency in both written and spoken communication
- Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Office
- Fluent in English and conversational in Cantonese
Certification
HARP Certification — Cestar College, Program Completion: October 2025
Timeline
Dental Assistant & Floater
Northtown Dental
09.2024 - Current
Food Service Worker & Cook
Fraser Health Authority
03.2022 - 08.2022
Early Childcare Assistant
Small Steps Early Learning Centre
12.2020 - 02.2022
Dog Walker & Pet Care Specialist
Beach Puppy Love
12.2019 - 02.2020
Pastry Cook
Encore Catering
04.2018 - 08.2019
Line Cook
Momofuku
06.2017 - 08.2017
Line & Head Pastry Cook
The Shore Club
01.2016 - 08.2016
Diploma - Dental Assistant Program – Intra-Oral Level 1 & 2
Cestar College of Business, Health And Technology
Online Asynchronous Credit - Archives
Seneca Polytechnic
Diploma - Culinary Management
George Brown College