Dementia Care Worker # 2026-021b (Temporary) & 2026-022b (Permanent)
Vacancies: 2
Location: Parkview Place, Vanderhoof, BC
Hours of Work:
Dementia Care Worker # 2026-021b (Temporary) : 16 hours per week, Saturday & Sunday 3pm to 11pm
Dementia Care Worker # 2026-022b (Permanent): 24 hours per week, Saturday & Sunday 7pm to 7am,unless otherwise required by programming or client service delivery.
Posting date: June 30, 2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $33.49 - $35.31/hr
Job Summary
Aurora Home is an innovative and state of the art home for adults living with mild to moderate Dementia. It is a pilot project and the first of its kind in BC. The goal of Aurora Home is to assist the individuals to maintain their cognitive capacity and independence for as long as they possibly, before requiring more complex level of care home.
Under the direction of the Parkview Place Program Manager, the Dementia Care Worker is responsible for supporting seniors with mild to moderate stage Dementia as outlined in the individual’s plan of care, with the goal of maximizing independence and maintaining cognitive ability within their home community. This position supports seniors with a variety of day-to-day physical, emotional, and social supports, advocacy, activities of daily living, medication support, meal preparation, socialization, household management, recreation, transportation, and tailored holistic care planning. With a goal to support and preserve functioning, maximize abilities, promote safety, and encourage independence.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker required
- Food Safe course (Level 1), Valid first aid certificate and CPR
- 2-years recent related experience, or an equivalent combination or education, training, and experience
- Must be sensitive to & respectful of cultural differences, differences in socio-economic status & lifestyle diversity.
- Knowledge of relevant socio-historical events relevant to Indigenous culture
- Intermediate Computer Skills (moderate understanding of operating systems, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, databases)
Required:
- Must meet immunization requirements in accordance with Ministry of Health and employer policies, and when directed by a medical health officer
- Food Safe course (Level 1), Valid first aid certificate and CPR
- Valid class 5 driver’s license & satisfactory drivers abstract
- Criminal Record Check clearance
- TB Test
- This position requires union membership
Our Commitment to You:
We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive at Connexus. As a Connexus Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel.
- Interesting and relevant training and development opportunities
- Connexus is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
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Job Type: Casual
Pay: $33.49-$35.31 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vanderhoof, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have valid work permit to work in Canada?
Licence/Certification:
- Registered BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker (required)
- Class 5 Licence (required)
- Intermediate First Aid (preferred)
Location:
- Vanderhoof, BC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
