Dementia Care Worker # 2026-003
Location: Parkview Place (Auroa Home), Vanderhoof, BC
Vacancies: 2 Casual/On-Call Position
Hours of Work:
Casual On-Call for the following Shifts Monday to Friday: 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm, 11pm to 7am & 3pm to 9pm
Casual On-Call for the following Shifts Saturday & Sundays: 3pm to 11pm, 7am to 7pm, & 7pm to 7am;
Posting date: May 21, 2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $31.56 - $33.28/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 possible, 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 License required
- Food Safe course (Level 1), TB Test and valid first aid certificate with CPR (training can be provided as required)
- 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:
- Valid class 5 driver’s license & satisfactory drivers abstract
- Criminal Record Check clearance
- Must meet immunization requirements in accordance with Ministry of Health and employer policies, and when directed by a medical health officer
- 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.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $31.56-$33.28 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
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 a valid work permit? Please specify
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Care aide: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
- Registered BC Care Aide License # (required)
Work Location: In person
