Senior Care Aide – Private In-Home Support

We are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Care Aides to provide private, in-home support to a senior individual in a welcoming home environment.

This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting seniors and takes pride in providing respectful, attentive, and consistent care. The ideal candidate will be patient, reliable, kind, and comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with family members and other care professionals.

Previous experience working with individuals with dementia is required. Candidates must have a minimum of one year of hands-on dementia care experience.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide respectful and compassionate personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support.
- Assist with activities of daily living while encouraging independence and dignity wherever possible.
- Provide support and supervision for an individual living with dementia.
- Prepare light, nutritious meals and provide assistance with eating and hydration when required.
- Provide medication reminders and assist with basic health and wellness monitoring as directed.
- Offer companionship, conversation, and meaningful engagement throughout the day.
- Assist with walking, transfers, and other mobility needs as appropriate.
- Support participation in daily routines, activities, appointments, and outings when required.
- Complete light housekeeping and household tasks related to the individual's care, helping to maintain a clean, secure, and comfortable environment.
- Observe and communicate changes in mood, behaviour, mobility, appetite, sleep, or overall well-being.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation of care provided and relevant observations.




- Follow established care plans and instructions from family members, nursing staff, and other professionals.
- Work respectfully and collaboratively with family members and the broader care team to provide consistent support.
- Provide calm, patient, and reassuring support during moments of confusion, anxiety, or changes associated with dementia.

Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience providing care to individuals with dementia is required.
- Previous experience in private home care, senior care, hospice, residential care, or disability support is an asset.
- Strong understanding of the needs and behaviours associated with dementia.
- Experience providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and compassionate in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, responsible, and comfortable working independently in a private home.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy and dignity of the individual and family.
- Care Aide, Health Care Assistant, nursing, or related certification is an asset.

Position & Availability

- Full-time position
- Approximately 3–5 shifts per week
- 8-12 hour shifts
- Weekend, Evening and Overnight availability is required – candidates must be available to work at least one weekend day each week.





Why Join Us?

- Meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in a senior's daily life.
- Consistent full-time hours and a regular schedule.
- Supportive and respectful family environment.
- Opportunity to build a long-term caregiving relationship.
- A role where compassion, dignity, patience, and reliability are genuinely valued.

To Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant caregiving experience, with particular detail regarding your experience supporting individuals with dementia.

Please include your availability for weekdays, weekends, evenings, and overnight shifts.

Please note: An extensive background check will be conducted upon an offer of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable with having us do a background / criminal record check upon offer of the position?
- Do you have a Class 5 license, and access to a vehicle?
- Are you available to work at least one weekend shift?
- Do you live in West Vancouver? If not, then what suburb do you live in?
- Would you be available to work the occasional night shift? (8:00pm to 8:00am)?
- Are you able to work full time, 3-4 shifts a week?
- Are you comfortable with a shift time of 8:00am to 8:00pm?
- Are you able to work 12 hour shifts, 8:00am to 8:00pm?

Experience:

- Home Care, Nursing Home or Hospice: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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