Temporary Dementia Care Worker # 2024-033
Location: Parkview Place, Vanderhoof, BC
Hours of Work: 16 hours per week, Saturday & Sunday 8am to 4pm
Posting date: May 22, 2024,
Closing Date: Until Filled
Start Date: ASAP until nursing position is filled.
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 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
• 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: Part-time
Pay: $31.56-$33.28 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vanderhoof, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada?

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Care Aide: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)
• Registered BC Care Aide # (required)

Work Location: In person