There will be a Family Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 16th from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the RK MacDonald Nursing Home Main Dining Room.
For more information on the Family Council please click here.
There will be a Family Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 16th from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the RK MacDonald Nursing Home Main Dining Room.
For more information on the Family Council please click here.
On a recent family information mail out, the contact email address was incorrect. If you would like to send us an email address for future general notifications, please send your email address to RK.AdminAssistant@rkmacdonald.ca
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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POSITION: Resident’s Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Finance
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Finance
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Resident’s Clerk provides a liaison service between families/residents and the billing and government funding procedures associated with long term care. The Resident’s Clerk provides on-site Resident Trust Account management services to the residents of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home as well as the financial preparation of invoices, billings, and recording of recoveries associated with Resident accounts. The Resident’s clerk also provides financial support for billings associated with provision of services to the Antigonish Manor. As an employee of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home every person has a responsibility to be involved in providing a stimulating environment for the residents. In keeping with our Mission, Vision and Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, the Resident’s Clerk serves as a positive role model; as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents; and represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner.
1. Understands that the Resident and family are central to all departmental activities, services and decisions
2. Establishes and maintains working relationships and performs all work in keeping with the Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of resident centered care of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home
3. Accounts receivable
4. Resident Trust Account Management
5. New Resident Admission
6. Petty Cash
7. Other Financial Supports for Residents
8. Membership on committees as designated.
9. Other clerical duties as assigned.
Graduate from a recognized College business or administrative assistant program that included courses in basic accounting or book keeping
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POSITION: Accounting Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Finance
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Finance
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Clerk supports the functions of the Finance Department. As an employee of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home every person has a responsibility to be involved in providing a stimulating environment for the residents. In keeping with our Mission, Vision and Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, the Accounting Clerk serves as a positive role model; as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, and represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner.
1. Understands that the Resident and family are central to all departmental activities, services and decisions
2. Establishes and maintains working relationships and performs all work in keeping with the Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of resident centered care of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home
3. Accounts Payable Functions & responsibilities
4. Payroll function & responsibilities
5. Pension/Benefits
6. WCB Claims
7. Deposit
8. Submits Records of Employment for employees as required
9. Responsible for the Canada Savings Bond Campaign
10. Membership on committees as designated.
11. Other clerical duties as assigned.
Graduate from a recognized College business or administrative assistant program that included courses in basic accounting or book keeping
We are committed to ensuring that all interactions within our facility are positive and that the care your loved one receives reflects our Mission, Vision and Values.
We are committed to continually improving the quality of services delivered to our residents and families. If we are meeting this commitment please let us know.
There may be times when you feel that we have not fulfilled our commitment. We are sorry that the care &/or interaction in our Home was not what you expected and we want an opportunity to talk to you about these concerns.
We have a developed a policy to address all feedback brought to our attention and welcome the opportunity to discuss the policy and the feedback process with you.
All feedback will be addressed in an honest, transparent, consistent & manner.
If you feel you cannot bring your concern through this process please talk to our HR Department for information on our Disclosure of Wrongdoing Policy process.
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POSITION: Human Resource Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Human Resource Coordinator provides the day to day management of the Human Resources department and provides a vital link between the HR department and the leadership team. Reporting to the CEO, the Human Resource Coordinator is responsible for the overall management and delivery of human resource services. The essential functional areas of responsibility includes coordinating the delivery of human resource services including building the Home’s capacity by influencing culture, the need to change, and quality of change through practices that promote positive employee relations and create a work environment that promotes quality of care through employee satisfaction. In keeping with our Mission, Vision and Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, the Human Resource Coordinator, as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner.
1. Develop and maintain HR policies
2. Develop and maintain the HR plan
3. Fulfill the Employment Functions
4. Maintains Positive Employee Relations
5. Employee Benefits
6. Education
7. Maintain Personnel & work related medical records
8. Other Duties as Required may include Back up for Payroll Processing/ Scheduling Issues. Participates in other duties related to HR or resident care as required.
9. Communication: through personal behavior and interactions, will consistently demonstrates a humanistic, affiliative approach to relationships:
10. Participates on committees as required
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POSITION: Education Consultant
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
RESPONSIBLE TO: Human Resource Coordinator
Scope of Position: Reporting to the Human Resource Coordinator, the Education Consultant is accountable to promote the attainment of clinical and service excellence at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home through the provision of education that focusses on the R.K. MacDonald’s Mission, Vision and Core Values as well as best and emerging practice in geriatric care. The Education Consultant also ensures that annual mandatory education is available to staff and supports Occupational Health and Safety, in collaboration with Senior Leaders to identify, organize and assist in the delivery of necessary education The essential functional areas of responsibility include identifying the ongoing educational needs of staff and coordinating and facilitating the provision of education to meet these needs.
In keeping with our Mission, Vision and Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, the Education Coordinator serves as a role model; as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, and represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner.
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POSITION: Director of Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteers
DEPARTMENT: Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteers
RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteer Services provides the day to day management of the Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteer services operation and its personnel and provides a vital link between the department, its personnel, and the leadership team. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteer Services is responsible for the overall management and delivery of services of the department. The essential functional areas of responsibility include providing Recreation/Leisure, Spiritual, and Volunteer Programming opportunities for the Residents, leading, encouraging, and supporting staff and volunteers in the delivery of these programs and opportunities utilizing their strengths and expertise. In keeping with our Mission, Vision and Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, the Director of Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteer Services, as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner.
1. Effectively manage the Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteer Services departmental budget ensuring that the annual budget is not exceeded.
2. Coordinate the provision of Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteer departmental services that are Resident centered and that support and reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home.
3. Effectively manage the human services within the Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteer department.
4. Direct the Volunteer program and provide a positive experience for both the Resident and the Volunteers.
5. Support Spiritual Care Staff serving the spiritual and religious needs of the Residents in this Home, their families, and the staff, with respect for their faith traditions and the dignity of their persons.
6. Ensure the orientation and ongoing education of departmental staff including development and continuing education.
7. Accountable for the Safety and risk management of the Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteer department
8. Communication: Through personal behaviour and interactions, will consistently demonstrate a humanistic, affiliative approach to relationships.
9. Continuous Quality Initiatives
10. Participates in Committees/teams as required
11. Leadership Role
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POSITION: Director, Rehabilitation Services
DEPARTMENT: Walking Stick Rehab
RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Rehabilitation Services, either an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist provides the day to day management of the Walking Stick Rehabilitation services operation and its personnel and provides a vital link between the Rehabilitation Services department and its personnel and the leadership team. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Rehabilitation Services is responsible for the overall management and delivery of services of the department. The essential functional areas of responsibility include the provision of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services to the Residents of the RK MacDonald Nursing Home, and provide educational in-services to the families and staff. In keeping with our Mission, Vision and Core Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, the Director of Rehabilitation Services, as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner.
1. Effectively manage the Walking Stick departmental budget ensuring that the annual budget is not exceeded
2. Coordinate the provision of Walking Stick departmental services that are Resident centered and that support and reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home. This will involve a yearly process of developing, reviewing, evaluating, revising and implementing
3. Effectively manage the human resources within the Walking Stick department
4. Ensure the orientation and ongoing education of departmental staff including development and continuing education
5. Accountable for the safety and risk management of the Walking Stick department
6. Communication :through personal behavior and interactions, will consistently demonstrates a humanistic, affiliative approach to relationships:
7. Continuous Quality Initiatives
8. Participates in Committees/teams as required
9. Leadership Roles
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POSITION: Chief Executive Officer
DEPARTMENT: Administration
RESPONSIBLE TO: Board of Directors
The Chief Executive Officer is accountable and responsible to the Board of Directors for the efficient and effective operation of the R.K MacDonald Nursing Home. The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to manage all activities of the Nursing Home subject to the mission, strategic plan, policies, legal regulations, licensing requirements, budget, and accreditation standards and ensure compliance with the Eden Alternative.
Stewardship with the Board:
Financial:
Strategic Planning:
Community Relations:
Leadership and Management:
Core Competencies:
Qualifications: