Year: 2024

Competition #:420-30-11-08-24          Permanent Part-time .50      Registered Nurse

Competition #:420-30-11-08-24          Permanent Part-time .50      Registered Nurse

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7

Competition #:420-30-11-08-24                    Job Title:        Registered Nurse

Dept.:  Nursing                                               Start Date:     Immediately

Repost

Posted Date: Nov 8, 2024                              Close Date:     Open until filled

Reg/Temp: Permanent                                   Full/Part:        Part-time .50 position

(Subject to change)

Union: NSNU

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

   Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs approx. 250 staff in    various Departments.

RN Skills & Abilities required – Key focus areas are Leadership, Care Standards Consistency, Team Coordination, and Delivery of Competent Nursing Care.

Qualifications required – RN or BScN at an accredited School/College of Nursing.  Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of NS.  Recent experience in geriatric setting preferred.    Demonstrate competency in team building, conflict resolution, delegation, and leadership.  Current CPR certification required with annual updates and annual WHMIS required.  Regular & consistent attendance is essential.

See Complete RN Job Description on the home’s website for Registered Nurse @ www.rkmacdonald.ca

Hours of Work

Full Time: DDNN and LW/SW rotations (12 hr. shifts Days, nights, Weekends)

Salary: $38.0187-$ 48.5070. Based on Service years on NSNU current scale (or experience)

Benefits/Pension Information

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension –Yes (Can defer for three (3) mos.)

Vacation, holiday – Yes Prorated to PT status

Holiday – Yes Prorated to PT status

Sick benefits- yes following probation period (720 hrs. RN)

Health Benefits – Health, Dental, life, LTD, and optional’ s

Gym Membership – Corporate Rate available with Good life

 Closing Statement

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date.  This is NSNU bargaining unit positions. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home provides patient centered care to 136 residents with approximately 250 care partners. The home is filled with people who care deeply about providing excellent resident care and who are committed to creating a safe work environment.    The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation.  Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.  We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities.  We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume to:  jobs@rkmacdonald.ca

Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca

 

Competition #:420-30-11-08-24          Permanent Part-time .50      Registered Nurse

Competition #:420-29-11-08 -24      Temporary Full Time  Continuing Care Assistants

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7

                   Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca 

Competition #:420-29-11-08 -24                       Job Title:          Continuing Care Assistant

            Dept.:  Nursing                                               Start Date:      Immediately

            Posted Date: November 8, 2024                      Close Date:       Open until filled

Reg/Temp:   Temporary                                  Full/Part            Full-time         (6 Vacancies)

            End date: undetermined        

            (Subject to change)

            Union: CAW/UNIFOR

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 250 staff in    various Departments.

Under the direction and supervision of the RN Charge Nurse &/or LPN, the Continuing Care Assistant        (CCA), provides resident –focused, holistic care, within an interdisciplinary team consistent with the    Mission,   Vision, Values and philosophy of care of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home

   CORE COMPETENCIES: Resident centered focus; Communication; Conflict Management Self &    Community Awareness; and Teamwork (fosters Teamwork)

   Qualifications: Provincial certification in Continuing Care Assistant (CCA). Provincial CCA certification required             for        permanent employment.  Registered member of the CCA Registry (Continuing Care        Assistant Program –  HANS).   Certification in CPR, WHMIS, Food Handlers, Dementia/Alzheimer, Palliative care courses and gentle persuasion    approach.

For further information please refer to:  CCA (Job) Description located on R.K. Macdonald Nursing Home’s             website: @www.rkmacdonald.ca

Hours of Work (subject to change):

     Rotation:         12 hr. rotations Days, Nights and Weekends (ie. DDNN, LW/SW/, SW/LW)

      Salary             $22.2259-24.0966 (experience as per Unifor contract pay scale)  Paid Breaks 80 hrs. bi-weekly

   Benefits/Pension Information

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension – (Can deferred for 3mos, if not previously in plan)

Vacation, holiday

Sick benefits- (Upon Completion of a 528 hr. Probation Period)

Health Benefits – Health (Travel), Dental, Life, (NA unless 1 yr or more term)

Good Life – Corp Rate

 Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date.  These are UNIFOR bargaining unit positions. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation.  Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.  We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. Successful applicants will require a Police check with Vulnerable Sector (at own expense), 2 successful reference checks and meet necessary certifications and work permits as applicable.  Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume attention:  Human Resource Coordinator email: jobs@rkmacdonald.ca    or fax 902 863-4437

Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca 

Competition #:420-30-11-08-24          Permanent Part-time .50      Registered Nurse

Competition #:420-28-11-08 -24      Permanent FT   Continuing Care Assistants

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7

                   Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca 

Competition #:420-28-11-08 -24                       Job Title:          Continuing Care Assistant

            Dept.:  Nursing                                               Start Date:      Immediately

            Posted Date: November 8, 2024                      Close Date:       Open until filled

Reg/Temp:   Permanent                                   Full/Part            Full-time         (4 Vacancies)

            (Subject to change)

            Union: CAW/UNIFOR

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 250 staff in    various Departments.

Under the direction and supervision of the RN Charge Nurse &/or LPN, the Continuing Care Assistant        (CCA), provides resident –focused, holistic care, within an interdisciplinary team consistent with the       Mission,  Vision, Values and philosophy of care of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home

    CORE COMPETENCIES: Resident centered focus; Communication; Conflict Management Self &    Community Awareness; and Teamwork (fosters Teamwork)

     Qualifications: Provincial certification in Continuing Care Assistant (CCA). Provincial CCA certification required             for        permanent employment.  Registered member of the CCA Registry (Continuing Care          Assistant Program –          HANS).            Certification in CPR, WHMIS, Food Handlers, Dementia/Alzheimer, Palliative care courses and gentle persuasion    approach.

For further information please refer to:  CCA (Job) Description located on R.K. Macdonald Nursing Home’s             website: @www.rkmacdonald.ca

Hours of Work (subject to change):

      Rotation:         12 hr. rotations Days, Nights and Weekends (ie. DDNN, LW/SW/, SW/LW)

     Salary             $22.2259-24.0966 (experience as per Unifor contract pay scale)   Paid Breaks 80 hrs. bi-weekly

   Benefits/Pension Information

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension – (Can deferred for 3mos, if not previously in plan)

Vacation, holiday

Sick benefits- (Upon Completion of a 528 hr. Probation Period)

Health Benefits – Health (Travel), Dental, Life, and optional’ s etc.

Good Life – Corp Rate

 Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date.  These are UNIFOR bargaining unit positions. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation.  Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.  We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. Successful applicants will require a Police check with Vulnerable Sector (at own expense), 2 successful reference checks and meet necessary certifications and work permits as applicable.  Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume attention:  Human Resource Coordinator email: jobs@rkmacdonald.ca    or fax 902 863-4437

Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca 

Competition #:420-30-11-08-24          Permanent Part-time .50      Registered Nurse

Competition #:420-27-11-08 -24                Permanent FT        Continuing Care Assistant

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7

              Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca 

Competition #:420-27-11-08 -24                      Job Title:          Continuing Care Assistant

            Repost #1                     

            Dept.:  Nursing                                               Start Date:      Immediately

            Posted Date: November 8, 2024                      Close Date:       November 15, 2024

Reg/Temp:   Permanent                                   Full/Part            Full-time         (1 Vacancy)

            (Subject to change)

            Union: CAW/UNIFOR

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 250 staff in    various Departments.

Under the direction and supervision of the RN Charge Nurse &/or LPN, the Continuing Care Assistant        (CCA), provides resident –focused, holistic care, within an interdisciplinary team consistent with the    Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of care of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home

 CORE COMPETENCIES: Resident centered focus; Communication; Conflict Management Self &    Community Awareness; and Teamwork (fosters Teamwork)

Qualifications: Provincial certification in Continuing Care Assistant (CCA). Provincial CCA certification required             for        permanent employment.  Registered member of the CCA Registry (Continuing Care Assistant Program –          HANS).            Certification in CPR, WHMIS, Food Handlers, Dementia/Alzheimer, Palliative care courses and gentle persuasion    approach.

For further information please refer to:  CCA (Job) Description located on R.K. Macdonald Nursing Home’s             website: @www.rkmacdonald.ca

Hours of Work (subject to change): 7am – 3 pm or 8am -4 pm

Rotation:         Monday – Friday

Salary             $22.2259-24.0966 (experience as per Unifor contract pay scale)   Paid Breaks 80 hrs. bi-weekly

   Benefits/Pension Information

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension – (Can deferred for 3mos, if not previously in plan)

Vacation, holiday

Sick benefits- (Upon Completion of a 528 hr. Probation Period)

Health Benefits – Health (Travel), Dental, Life, and optional’ s etc.

Good Life – Corp Rate

Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date.  These are UNIFOR bargaining unit positions. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation.  Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.  We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. Successful applicants will require a Police check with Vulnerable Sector (at own expense), 2 successful reference checks and meet necessary certifications and work permits as applicable.  Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume attention:  Human Resource Coordinator email: jobs@rkmacdonald.ca    or fax 902 863-4437

Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca 

Competition #:420-30-11-08-24          Permanent Part-time .50      Registered Nurse

 Competition #:420-26-11 -08 24      Full-time (Temp & Perm)       Licensed Practical Nurses

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7

Competition #:420-26-11 -08 24                         Job Title:          Licensed Practical Nurse

Dept.:         Nursing                                          Start Date:      Immediately

Post Date: November 8, 2024                            Close Date:     Open until filled

                Reg/Temp: Temp/Perm (1 Temp 1 Perm)             Full/Part:             Full time

(Subject to change)

Union:   UNIFOR

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 136 Residents and employs approx. 250 staff in    various Departments.

LPN Skills & Abilities Required refer to LPN (Job) Description on website www.rkmacdonald.ca

Qualifications required – LPN at an accredited School/College of nursing.  Current license with the CLPNS (College of License Practical Nurses of NS).  Minimum of 1-year experience with Medication Administration.  Recent experience in geriatric setting preferred.  Recent experience as Team Lead or Supervisor of CCA staff/equivalent preferred.  Current CPR certification required with annual updates and annual WHMIS required.  Regular and consistent attendance is essential.

   Hours of Work (Subject to change)

Shifts for these positions are preset in a schedule to provide coverage for FT rotations (24 hrs. x 7 days a    week).

.- Days and Nights and weekends (12 hr shifts 7am-7 pm and 7pm-7am)

  Salary: $28.3210-31.4807 hr. (based on Union Contract Scale and on experience) – Paid Breaks

   Benefits/Pension Information

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension –Yes (can deferred for three (3) mos.

Vacation, holiday

Sick benefits- yes following probation period (528 for LPN)

Health/Pension Benefits – Pension NSHEPP: Health (Travel), Dental, Life, Ltd Mandatory, unless have elsewhere,           Optional’s Benefits available as well.

Closing Statement Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be       contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date.  This is a UNIFOR bargaining unit position. Preference         given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation.  Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people        we serve.  We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities.  We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Successful      Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and two successful     reference check to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of      employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter     and resume to:  jobs@rkmacdonald.ca    or fax 902863-4437

   Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca 

 

Competition #:420-30-11-08-24          Permanent Part-time .50      Registered Nurse

 Competition #:420-25-11 -08 24       Perm PT      Licensed Practical Nurses

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7

Competition #:420-25-11 -08 24             Job Title:          Licensed Practical Nurse

Dept.:         Nursing                              Start Date:      Immediately

Post Date: November 8, 2024                Close Date:     Open until filled

 Reg/Temp: 2 Permanent                              Full/Part:             .60 Part Time (48 hrs. biweekly)

.45 Part Time (36 hrs. biweekly)

(Subject to change)

Union:   UNIFOR

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 136 Residents and employs approx. 250 staff in    various Departments.

LPN Skills & Abilities Required refer to LPN (Job) Description on website www.rkmacdonald.ca

Qualifications required – LPN at an accredited School/College of nursing.  Current license with the CLPNS (College of License Practical Nurses of NS).  Minimum of 1-year experience with Medication Administration.  Recent experience in geriatric setting preferred.  Recent experience as Team Lead or Supervisor of CCA staff/equivalent preferred.  Current CPR certification required with annual updates and annual WHMIS required.  Regular and consistent attendance is essential.

   Hours of Work (Subject to change)

Shifts for these positions are preset in a schedule to provide coverage for deficits in FT rotations (24 hrs. x 7 days a     week).

.60 Position is (3-11 pm shifts predominantly)

.45 Position is (7am-7 pm), (7pm -7 am)

   Staff can pick up in additional shifts outside these preset shifts up to 80 hrs. biweekly according to availability.

Salary: $28.3210-31.4807 hr. (based on Union Contract Scale and on experience)

   Benefits/Pension Information

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension –Yes (can deferred for three (3) mos.

Vacation, holiday

Sick benefits- yes following probation period (528 for LPN)

Health/Pension Benefits – Pension NSHEPP: Health (Travel), Dental, Life, Ltd Mandatory, unless have elsewhere,           Optional’s Benefits available as well.

   Closing Statement Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be       contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date.  This is a UNIFOR bargaining unit position. Preference         given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation.  Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people        we serve.  We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities.  We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Successful      Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and two successful     reference check to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of      employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter     and resume to:  jobs@rkmacdonald.ca    or fax 902863-4437

   Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca 

 

Compassion in Action: Enriching the lives of Nova Scotians

Compassion in Action: Enriching the lives of Nova Scotians

This campaign highlights the ongoing commitment of continuing care employees to delivering quality care and promoting the happiness, health and well-being, and independence of their clients. The purpose of this promotional campaign is to increase public awareness and recognition for this important sector and the contributions of its employees.

 

 

The campaign is also about demonstrating that the continuing care sector has become a specialty field of employment for those pursuing a challenging and rewarding career. Employees who provide continuing care experience tremendous personal satisfaction from their constant dedication to delivering the highest standard of care and establishing meaningful relationships with individuals who rely on these important service.

Let’s recognize the many compassionate and dedicated people who work throughout the sector during October.

 

 

Competition #:420-30-11-08-24          Permanent Part-time .50      Registered Nurse

Long Term Care Assistant

POSITION: Resident Support Worker (RSW)
DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services

The Long-Term Care Assistant (LTCA) role at R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a supportive position that contributes to the activities of daily living for the residents.  LTCAs directly report to the Director or Manager of Clinical Services.  The LTCAs are a vital part of the multidisciplinary health care team that work alongside the Continuing Care Assistants (CCA) and licensed employees; Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).   The LTCA is responsible to the Team Lead RN or LPN in the Care Area. They are assigned to work throughout the home and provide extra support to the care area they are working in. The LTCA is a team player, who is resident centered in their role. They are adaptable to changes of environment and needs that arise during the day. A good work ethic, initiative, and ability to meet the physical demands in a fast pace environment is essential in this role

We are committed to upholding the Human Rights of all R.K MacDonald employees, including the right of all people to enjoy a physically and psychologically safe work environment; the right of all people to just and favorable terms of employment; and the right of all people to be respected and valued for their differences with equitable opportunities and outcomes in an inclusive environment where all can thrive.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

Daily coordination of the following duties as part of the broader Circle of Care:

  • Work alongside CCAs and licensed staff and adhere to the guidance and coaching by CCAs and licensed staff.
  • LTCAs are responsible to have a sound understanding of their role and understand the boundaries of their role.
  • Required to adhere to the guidance and coaching by CCAs, RNs, and LPNs.
  • Assist in admission and in-house transfers as directed by the Charge Nurse.
  • Performs light housekeeping duties such as tidying residents’/clients’ rooms and collecting the garbage, cleaning closets, hanging clothes, making beds, cleaning wash basin, dental care cups, and personal care carts. Cleaning wheelchairs, and cushions as well and sending resident clothing to be marked by laundry.
  • Clean and make beds.
  • Measure and record intake and outputs.
  • Share in observing changes in resident’s condition and report observations to immediate Supervisor.
  • Personal care assistance; assist with hair care.
  • Assist the CCA with bathing and personal care (i.e.; transferring residents to and from bed or bath, assisting the CCA with resident rolling bed, gathering and setting up materials for CCAs to provide personal hygiene, a bath or shower and perform transfers. LTCA not perform back wash at present-no care currently
  • Answers call bells and redirects when appropriate.
  • Provides items of comfort, sitting with residents/clients having purposeful conversations, etc.
  • Assisting with the residents’/clients dining experience under the direction of the Supervisor. This would include assisting resident/clients to and from the dining area.
  • Sets up and clean tables in the dining areas; pouring beverages; and delivery/retrieval of hydration mugs and meals to residents.
  • Feed residents once passed the Feeding and Sensitivity Course.
  • Assist with oral hygiene. LTCA’s are not to perform oral care on residents who require full support or assistance.  LTCAs can assist with denture care.  If the resident is not able to remove dentures on their own LTCAs are accountable to seek assistance from a CCA.
  • Clean tub after each use.
  • Empty bedpans, urinals, and commodes.
  • Assists and supports residents in programming such as, but not limited to, recreation programs.
  • Assists in the set-up and clean-up of the activity rooms.
  • Attend in-service programs and other workshops as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain good public relations with residents, staff and visitors.
  • Be familiar with fire, personnel, EMO (Emergency Policies), with the home.
  • Has a commitment to staff and resident safety.
  • Could be asked to perform 1:1 staffing for an individual resident/client.
  • Go investigate when a floor alarm is ringing.
  • Must be trained in WHIMS, Safe Food Handling, PACE, Hand Hygiene, Safe Lifting and Transfer (Spotter), and other courses as seen appropriate for role.

 

SAFE WORK PRACTICES/RESPONSIBLITIES

The R.K MacDonald Occupational Health and Safety Home Policy establishes employee expectations for working safely.  To achieve these expectations employees at all levels of the organization must adhere to Core Values of Safety and Safety Responsibilities listed below:

  • Commit to working safely.
  • Adhere to Safety Rules.
  • Conduct Inspections.
  • Conduct JTA`S & Develop SWPs.
  • Adhere to SOPs & SWPs.
  • Report Incidents / Hazards.
  • Wear PPE.
  • Apply their training.

 

TRAINING PROVIDED ON SITE

  • General Orientation
  • Resident Safe Lifting and Handling Training
  • Assistance with Dining Training
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach
  • Heimlich Maneuver Training, if time and spots are available but not necessary

 

POSITION SPECIFIC COMPE

All interactions, care delivery and presentation of self to others is congruent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety)

  • Role modelling our core values at all times
  • Resident Centred philosophy of care
  • Strong professional communication skills
  • Self- awareness
  • Participates well in a team
  • Contributes to a positive environment
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Self driven: shows initiative
  • Contributes to a culture of safety
  • Professional Presence

 

EDUCATION/EXPERINENCE

  • Grade 12 Completion or non-academic equivalent (to be determined by the employer)-
  • Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance
  • Good oral and written communication.
  • Ability to work shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must have sound interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Compassion, integrity, maturity, respect and a positive attitude are essential attributes.
  • Must be willing to gain training to role as per the facility’s polices and guidelines and as reflect in the job duties.
  • Experience working on long term care, or with seniors considered an asset
  • Experience working in customer service / hospitality considered an asset

 

NOTE: LCTA – Replaced Resident Support Worker role May 2024. Reference for Job Description: Continuing Care Release Long Term Care Assistant (LTCA) Sept 25, 2019

Bullying in The Workplace

Bullying in The Workplace

On September 12, 2024, the RK MacDonald  wore pink to signify that bullying is unacceptable in our workplace – and that we as a community will not accept bullying. Our Core Values of Compassion, Respect, and Safety define our culture and our role modeling of our Core Values is an effective way to help a bully stop being a bully!

Staff during the Anti-Bullying Day 2024 at the RK MacDonald

For Anti-Bullying Day staff were requested to:

  • Wear pink on September 12th
  • Take a few minutes to reflect on the quotes below
  • And most importantly, let management know of anyone being bullied so they can create a safe space (onsite or offsite), reach out, and start the conversation

 

“People say sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can never hurt you, but that’s not true. Words can hurt. They hurt me. Things were said to me that I still haven’t forgotten.” – Demi Lovato

“I allowed myself to be bullied because I was scared and didn’t know how to defend myself. I was bullied until I prevented a new student from being bullied. By standing up for him, I learned to stand up for myself” – Jackie Chan

“We explain when someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you do not stoop to their level. Our motto is when they go low, you go high.” – Michelle Obama

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu

Family Council during the Anti-Bullying Day 2024 at the RK MacDonald

To do nothing reinforces the bully’s behavior is acceptable – it’s never acceptable!

 

Competition #:420-30-11-08-24          Permanent Part-time .50      Registered Nurse

Competition #:440-04-09-09 -24       Dietary Aide Position Casual

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7

Competition #:440-04-09-09 -24           Job Title:         Dietary Aide Position

 Dept.:       Dietary/Food Services      Start Date:     Immediately

Posted Date: September 9, 2024        Close Date:     September 16, 2024

Reg/Temp: Temporary                       Full/Part:        Casual

          (Subject to change)

Union: NA

Applications are accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 250 staff in various Departments.

Skills & Abilities Required: refer to Dietary Aide Job Description on website www.rkmacdonald.ca   

  • Applicants should have some experience in food service and its delivery.
  • Experience in baking or cooking would be an asset.
  • Food handlers course an asset.
  • Regular & consistent attendance is essential.

Hours of Work

Casual

Cover Shift Gaps in Rotations i.e. sick or vacation time etc.,

10 hr., 8 hrs., 5 hrs.  shifts (Days and Weekends) shift times:  (6:30 am – 2:30 pm), (7am-5pm) (12 noon- 8 pm), and 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm  (subject to change).

 Salary

$18.4754-$18.7729 per hour (according to experience)

 Benefits/Pension Information

Comprehensive Benefits:

Pension – (Can deferred for 3mos, if not previously in plan)

Vacation, holiday pro-rated

Sick benefits- (Upon Completion of a 528 hr. Probation Period)

Health Benefits: NA (Less than 1 yr.)

Gym Membership: Corp rate available from good life

Closing Statement Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date.  These are UNIFOR bargaining unit positions. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation.  Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.  We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume to: Human Resources by Fax: 902-863-4437 or email: jobs@rkmacdonald.ca    

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