**This position is located in Vanderhoof, BC and will require relocation**
Dementia Care Worker (Casual/On-Call) # 2022-040
Vacancies: 4 Casual/On-Call Position
Location: Parkview Place, Vanderhoof, BC
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, 8am to 8pm, & 11pm to 7am;
Closing Date: Until Filled
Salary: $29.83 - $32.31/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:
- Valid class 5 driver’s license & satisfactory drivers abstract
- Criminal Record Check clearance
- COVID19 Fully Vaccinated (2 shots) required
- 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.
- Benefits for full-time: Extended Health, Dental, Pension Plan, Paid Sick Days, LTD, Vacation 3 weeks + more
- Interesting and relevant training and development opportunities
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Job Type: Casual
Salary: $29.83-$32.31 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vanderhoof, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada?
Experience:
- Personal Support Workers: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- BC Health Care Aide Registration Number (required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
