Careers

Cogni Care Inc. was established in 2000 and is locally owned and operated. We provide community-based rehabilitation and support services for people living with, or recovering from, mild to moderate adult-onset neurocognitive disorders. Most of our clients have experienced an acquired brain injury.

We are currently seeking a Community Rehabilitation Worker (CRW) to join our team. This posting is for a trainee who will initially provide relief coverage (2 months) and then transition to a regular part-time or full-time role. Full-time hours will be available by early/mid-June 2025. We are able to bring on two applicants part-time or one applicant who wishes to transition into the full-time position.

As a CRW you will work one-to-one with clients in their home and community settings, delivering a participatory, person-centered model of rehabilitation and support. You will promote and maintain independence for your clients with cognitively complex daily living activities. As you gain experience and capacity, you may move from an initially supportive to a more rehabilitation focused role. There is no personal care involved with this position.

Successful applicants will receive an initial 20 hours of paid training, complemented by overlapping introductions to multiple clients with current staff. There will be ongoing opportunities to participate in training and learning.

Examples of the services you may provide include:

• Developing and supporting independence with organization, goal planning, managing paperwork, and scheduling and attending various appointments.
• Identifying points of community integration and facilitating involvement.
• Assisting clinicians to achieve client rehabilitation goals.
• Maintaining safe and stable housing.
• Building and maintaining healthy routines with eating, socializing and exercise.

This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem solving abilities, and the capacity to effectively work independently and as part of a team. All members of our organization do some work from home offices, using custom online programs for communication and collaboration. A willingness to learn, and to adopt, these programs is required. Staff with a regular schedule are also provided with a late model cell phone and a robust data plan for use during their working hours.

CRW scheduling offers flexibility to complement an academic schedule, family responsibilities, or other commitments. The starting rate for this employment position is $26.83/ hour (plus vacation pay); reimbursements for client transport expenses are provided in addition to the hourly rate.

Job requirements:

• 2-year diploma and/or education in social services or a related field (preference may be given to applicants with a 4-year degree or continuing education plan).
• Minimum 6 months of experience supporting adults with cognitive impairment and/or disability (preference may be given to those with additional experience).
• Recent clear vulnerable sector criminal record check (i.e., CRRP criminal record check; our agency will cover the cost).
• A reliable vehicle suitable for visiting and transporting clients in the community, with ‘use for business’ insurance.
• BC driver’s license and a driving abstract demonstrating safe and responsible vehicle operation.
• Valid first aid certificate (CPR and wound care).
• Competency using, or willingness to learn, Microsoft Office 365 and other online platforms.
• A secure personal computer and Internet connection (or willingness to use provided data plan and cell phone for internet access with personal computer).

Experience in, or a willingness to learn about, the following areas is also an asset:

• Supporting people to develop person-centered goal plans based on their current abilities and preferences.
• Developing adaptive strategies to support independence.
• Understanding relationships between brain health and functional independence.
• Understanding how executive function, attention and memory inform independence with complex living skills.
• Identifying community resources and effectively facilitating access and integration.
• Understanding the cycle of emotional crisis and how to effectively intervene.

Application process:

Please submit the following to jobs@cognicare.ca:

• A brief cover letter identifying why you are interested in working with the population Cogni Care Inc. serves and how working with us might align with your career objectives.
• Up-to-date resume.
• At least two professional references.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an information interview so they can ask additional questions about the position.

Cogni Care Inc., a locally owned company operating on Southern Vancouver Island since 1999, provides community-based rehabilitation and support services. The organization was initially founded with the mission to fill gaps in available community services for people living with the outcomes of acquired brain injuries.

In 2009 we expanded our mandate to provide Occupational Therapy services and in 2018 began providing cognitive support for older adults with mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia through a skilled support worker model.

We are currently inviting an Occupational Therapist (OT) join us as an independent contractor to deliver excellent community-based assessment and rehabilitation services.

This position offers:

• Competitive remuneration at 75% of gross billable revenue (from ~$91.50/hr)
• Friendly and reliable administrative support, handling all report submissions, billing, and contract management activities
• A skilled and experienced team of rehabilitation workers and assistants with ongoing availability to implement OT treatment plans
• A culture of continuous learning and commitment to advancing best practice led by a director with a doctorate in cognitive neuroscience and associate director who is a Ph.D. candidate specializing in knowledge mobilization
• Flexible working hours (within funding source requirements) and independence when deciding to accept or decline referrals
• Accessible and convenient virtual infrastructure and ongoing IT support

Cogni Care Inc. is part of the provider networks of most provincial funding sources, including Island Health, WorkSafeBC, and ICBC, and occasionally offers sliding scale fees for clients and families without third party funding. We welcome applications from OTs with existing networks as well as those who are earlier in the process of developing their professional practice.

Qualification Requirements:

• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in British Columbia (COTBC)
• At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy (Master’s preferred)
• At minimum, 2 years of experience working in at least one of the following areas (can be accumulated over the last 7 years):
  • Physical injury
  • Mental health
  • Brain injury
• Evidence of ongoing and recent continuing education credits
• A minimum of 6 months conducting return to work planning
• Completion of exposure therapy training if providing mental health services
• Minimum $5 million professional liability insurance (as provided by the COTBC)
• Valid first aid and CPR certification
• Independent WSBC coverage
• Valid BC driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Secure internet connection and encrypted computer

How to Apply:

Please send your resume/CV and a few short paragraphs introducing yourself to jobs@cognicare.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank all applicants in advance for their interest. We are only able to respond to short listed applicants.