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902- 863-2578 

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home

Year: 2024

How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?

How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?

Dec 30, 2024

The RK Family Council will be hosting its first meeting February 6th, 2025 at 1:00pm in the Main Dining Room here at the RK. The guest speaker will be Joanne MacKenzie and she will discuss “How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?” All family and friends are welcome to attend and please consider joining the Family Council. For more information on the RK Family Council, please visit our “About Family Council” section.

On behalf of the RK community, we wish you all the very best in 2025!

How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Permanent Full Time Position

Dec 11, 2024

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

  Permanent Full-time Position

The Home is seeking a dynamic, compassionate person; committed to excellence and quality practice environments; with demonstrated team leading skills; and enthusiastic about a profession in Long Term Care to fill the role of Occupational Therapist.  Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for encouraging growth through the provision of programs and services to residents according to established standards and administrative policies.  This will involve promotion of health and optimal occupational performance; prevention of disability; assessing resident’s needs, and planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting a plan of care. Occupational Therapists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

Professional Accountability –Carries out assessment, plan implementation, plan evaluation and education in accordance with RK policies and procedures, the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, the National Occupational Therapy Act of Nova Scotia;  Communication and Collaboration: Establishes and maintains effective communication with residents, relevant others and professional colleagues; Assessment / Treatment / Education- Participates in screening and prioritizing referrals to Occupational Therapy to determine the individual’s need for Occupational Therapy Services as required. Identifies the resident, based on each unique situation, and identifies the resident’s support system (e.g., family, significant others, caregivers, community, etc; Planning: Engages the resident in the goal setting process to identify the resident’s priorities; Implementation – Engages the resident in treatment (either individual or group) by providing interventions with an aim to maximize occupational functioning and minimize barriers that impede occupational engagement.  Implementation of the plan involves promotion of safety, choice, and risk engagement.; Evaluation –Evaluates, communicates, and documents expected and unexpected responses to care, to the resident, his/her support system, and the health care team. Evaluates and monitors broad outcomes including healthy living, and reducing hospitalization.;   Safe Work Practices – 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.

Professional Qualification / Education / Experience/Competencies

  • Minimum of 3 years recent experience in a Long-Term Care setting and /or Community with emphasis on adaptive equipment (Red Cross Specialized Equipment Program) and responsive behaviours
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy or Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Entry Level, from an accredited University.
  • Registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia.
  • Safety Certification such as BCLS, CPR, NCPI,
  • Current membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists with active participation in professional activities preferred
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to organize, develop and initiate ideas and programs.
  • Commitment to working in an interdisciplinary approach.
  • Demonstrate good communication skills, verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Regular and consistent attendance

Salary:                                Annual salary (based on experience within the Professional Scale for OT)

Hours:                                    Non-Union regular Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Typically 40 hrs per week Monday – Friday, hours may                                                   flex as necessary

Benefits:                              Health & Dental and Optional’ s, Pension Plan (Manulife/NSEHPP (HANS), Corp rate for Gym
Deadline                             January 17, 2025

Start date:                          Feb 24, 2025 (subject to change)

Apply by:                             Submit cover letter and resume to Human Resource Coordinator by email @ jobs@rkmacdonald.ca or fax 902 863-4437. For more information, please contact HR at (902)                                                       863-2578 ext. 292.

Job description:                 Can be viewed in its entirety on the home’s website @ www.rkmacdonald.ca

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The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home provides patient centred care to 136 residents with approximately 290 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. If you are looking for an opportunity in a patient centred home than we are the place for you. As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.  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.

How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?

Occupational Therapist

Dec 11, 2024

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here.

POSITION: Occupational Therapist
DEPARTMENT: Walking Stick Rehabilitation
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director, Rehabilitation Services

Scope of Practice

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for encouraging growth through the provision of programs and services to residents according to established standards and administrative policies. This will involve promotion of health and optimal occupational performance; prevention of disability; assessing resident’s needs, and planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting a plan of care. Occupational Therapists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 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 the philosophy of RK MacDonald Nursing Home and the established policies and procedures of RK MacDonald Nursing Home, all services provided are in accordance with residents’ personal choice and preferences with the aim of achieving excellence in the care and well-being. In keeping with our Mission, Vision and Core Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, the Occupational Therapist, as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Accountability

  1. Carries out assessment, plan implementation, plan evaluation and education in accordance with RK policies and procedures, the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, the National Occupational Therapy competency requirements, and the Occupational Therapy Act of Nova Scotia.
  2. Conducts self within legal/ethical/professional obligations and requirements.
  3. Performs beyond entry level competencies and within medical directives and delegated medical functions as approved for the practice setting as per the the National Occupational Therapy competency requirements, and the Occupational Therapy Act of Nova Scotia.
  4. Works as a champion of person-centered care.
  5. Respects the individuality, autonomy and confidentiality of the resident and ensures the resident is treated respectfully and uses a resident-centered approach involving shared decision making and responsibility with the resident and Substitute Decision Maker.
  6. Demonstrates professional integrity and a commitment to the well-being of all residents.
  7. Engages in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
  8. Orientation of new employees and mentoring / preceptors new and existing employees as appropriate.
  9. Acts as a mentor / preceptor for student clinical internships.

Communication and Collaboration

  1. Establishes and maintains effective communication with residents, relevant others and professional colleagues.
  2. Maintains an accurate account of care given through clear, concise, written and verbal communication and evaluates, communicates and documents resident response to care in a timely manner.
  3. Develops and maintains information systems to ensure appropriate access to accurate, objective, relevant information about the resident and general occupational therapy services.
  4. Collaborates, partners, and communicates with the individual, family, and external service providers when there is a difference between the care plan and the wants, needs and abilities of the resident.
  5. Demonstrates effective collaboration and inter-professional teamwork by consulting and sharing information with other health professionals, family and community organizations in a timely manner, provided resident consent is obtained where required, to ensure comprehensive, safe service delivery.
  6. Facilitate admission planning and transitions across the health care continuum, ensuring the resident’s needs are met in appropriate setting.
  7. Participation in staff meetings or working group meetings.
  8. Participation in and /or leadership of program planning, research, continuous quality improvement initiatives, committees, staff education, safety initiatives, and accreditation as requested.
  9. Demonstrates effective verbal and non-verbal communication abilities to prevent adverse events.
  10. Communicates effectively in special high-risk situations to ensure the safety of residents.

Assessment / Treatment / Education

  1. Participates in screening and prioritizing referrals to Occupational Therapy to determine the individual’s need for Occupational Therapy Services as required. Identifies the resident, based on each unique situation, and identifies the resident’s support system (e.g., family, significant others, caregivers, community, etc.).
  2. Consults with the resident on options for service; explains and obtains resident consent. Services at the RK include:
    • Seating prescription – assessment and maintenance
    • Assessment and provision of Individual Specialized Equipment
    • Administration of the Red Cross Specialized Equipment
    • Dysphagia Assessment
    • Pressure Management – Wound care
    • Activities of Daily Living Assessment
    • Administration of wheelchair safety audits and maintenance
    • Administration of specialized mattress program
    • Assessment and provision of slings for ceiling / hoyer lifts
    • Transfer Code and Mobility Assessments
    • Mental Health and Behavioural Assessments
    • Provide clinical education to occupational therapy student interns
    • Provides annual Safe Lifting and Transferring In-services for staff
  1. Selects an appropriate theoretical approach to address the resident’s occupational performance issues.
  2. Advocates with resident to establish positive first contact, consults on options for service; educates and collaborates to establish/remind resident of previous signing and document consent.
  3. Engages with resident to build rapport and the relationship, clarify values, organize a schedule and places to meet for assessment.
  4. Collaborates with resident to identify priorities for assessment and possible expected outcomes.
  5. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team and resident to collect, validate and expand assessment data i.e. Falls Committee
  6. Documents and communicates pertinent information in a timely and concise manner.
  7. Monitors, through assessment data, the ongoing status of the resident.
  8. Recognizes changes in occupational performance and engagement, functional abilities, and health care needs and adjusts the care plan accordingly.

Planning

  1. Engages the resident in the goal setting process to identify the resident’s priorities.
  2. Engages in critical thinking, analyzes and interprets assessment data for the resident, his/her support system and the health care team to identify the resident’s occupational performance issues, strengths and weaknesses.
  3. Re-evaluates and adjusts theoretical approach (es) as necessary to fit with the resident’s Occupational Performance Issues (OPIs).
  4. Through collaboration with the resident, develops the plan of care based on the analysis of assessment findings, chosen theoretical approaches, clinical best practices, and the resident’s vision for his/her life opportunities.
  5. Initiates planning and establishes short- and long-term goals, expected outcomes, a plan of care, and a discharge plan.
  6. Applies knowledge of pertinent Occupational Therapy and related healthcare research and evidence to care planning; uses current knowledge to justify plan of care.
  7. Integrates interdisciplinary and multiagency factors into the care plan.
  8. Negotiates and communicates with the resident, his/her support system, the health care team, and service providers when there is a difference between the care plan and the wants, needs and strengths of the resident.

Implementation

  1. Engages the resident in treatment (either individual or group) by providing interventions with an aim to maximize occupational functioning and minimize barriers that impede occupational engagement. Implementation of the plan involves promotion of safety, choice, and risk engagement.
  2. Interventions may occur in resident’s usual environment and may include one or more of the following: remediation, adaptation, compensation, prevention, health promotion, or education. Interventions typically target the person, occupation, and environment collectively as these elements are inter-related.
  3. Teach and coach residents and families in a flexible and creative manner using accurate and consistent information, which may include the development of educational materials.
  4. Plans for timely completion of occupational therapy intervention and follow-up, as required, to meet resident’s needs.
  5. Delegates appropriate tasks / activities to a Rehabilitation Assistant, rehabilitation aide, or other members of the health care team.
  6. Co-supervises Rehabilitation Assistants, and Rehabilitation Aides.

Evaluation

  1. Evaluates, communicates, and documents expected and unexpected responses to care, to the resident, his/her support system, and the health care team. Evaluates and monitors broad outcomes including healthy living, and reducing hospitalization.
  2. In collaboration with the resident, his/her support system and the health care team monitors resident’s response to interventions and modifies/grades treatments and care plans, as indicated.
  3. Discusses observations with and makes recommendations to interdisciplinary team and leaders to influence program development/evaluation.
  4. Maintains an accurate account of care given through clear, concise, written and verbal communication and evaluates, communicates and documents resident response to care.
  5. Continuously engages in critical thinking, and evaluates plan of care and makes revisions to plan as necessary in consultation and collaboration with other members of the health care team, resident, his/her support system.
  6. Consults, collaborates, advocates, educates and engages the resident to optimize services.
  7. Protects resident and family confidentiality, privacy and creates an overall environment that is safe and secure.
  8. Terminates Occupational Therapy Services in agreement with clinical best practices, and/or when maximal therapeutic outcomes / functional gains are achieved.

Other Related Duties

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services.
Safe Work Practices / Responsibilities

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.

Inter-Professional Competencies

  1. Describes one’s roles and responsibilities and scope of practice clearly to other professionals / residents / family members.
  2. Describes overlapping aspects of own professional knowledge and skills with other health professionals and paraprofessionals.
  3. Recognizes and respects the role, responsibilities and competence of other professions / paraprofessionals in relation to one’s own.
  4. Demonstrates respect and trust to ensure that collaborative relationships are fostered.
  5. Practices within own scope of practice, code of ethics, standards and/or clinical guidelines while working within a collaborative person-centered relationship.
  6. Works with others to assess, plan, provide and review care to maximize health outcomes for individual residents.
  7. Gathers assessment data from all health professionals/paraprofessionals / residents / family involved in care.
  8. Demonstrates effective sharing of information and exchanging of ideas.
  9. Integrates information from each health professional / paraprofessional / resident / family to develop common resident-centered goals.
  10. Participates effectively and appropriately in an inter-professional health care team to optimize resident safety.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Formal Education

Education preparation accepted by the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia for Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists.

Certification / Registration / Designation

  1. Eligible for registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia.
  2. Eligible for membership with the Nova Scotia Society of Occupational Therapists and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

Special Knowledge and Skills

  1. Thorough knowledge of Occupational Therapy practice, with an interest in program development and evaluation skills
  2. Demonstrated accountability and responsibility.
  3. Strong resident focus and ability to build solid resident relationships.
  4. Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills with the resident at the centre.
  5. Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
  6. Demonstrated leadership abilities.
  7. Demonstrated planning, organization, and time management skills.
  8. Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health.
  9. Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment.
  10. Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment.
  11. Computer skills (e.g., statistics input, word processing, email, etc.).
  12. Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position.
  13. Occupational Therapy is a diverse profession and additional courses/education/ or training in many specialized areas of practice may be required, e.g., stroke rehabilitation, seating, splinting, mental health services, etc.
  14. Experience with the Red Cross Specialize Equipment Program
  15. Experiences managing Responsive Behaviors or willingness to learn

Judgement and Initiative

  1. Identifies the need for and coordinates occupational therapy services to maintain and enhance the occupational performance and engagement of the resident.
  2. Continuously engages in critical thinking, and evaluates plan of care and makes revisions to plan as necessary in consultation and collaboration with the resident, his/her support system and other members of the health care team.
  3. Articulates rationale for decisions that are based on clinical best practice, current theory and research
  4. Intervenes when standards of practice are violated or not upheld.
  5. Refers to appropriate professionals for issues beyond the profession’s scope of practice and the individual’s personal competence.
  6. Seeks direction or assistance from other health care professionals as required.

Type and Level of Supervision Exercised

  1. Delegates appropriate tasks/ activities to a Rehabilitation Assistant, rehabilitation aide, or other members of the health care team.
  2. Supervision of Occupational therapy assistants, rehabilitation assistants, and occupational therapy aides.
  3. Acts as a mentor / preceptor for students.

Key Relationships:

  1. Engages with resident to build rapport and the relationship, clarify values, organize a schedule and places to meet for assessment..
  2. Collaborates with resident to identify priorities for assessment and possible expected outcomes.
  3. Collaborates and communicates effectively with resident, his/her support system, team member(s) and internal/external resources to implement and coordinate plan of care/services.
  4. Collaborates and works consultatively with team members, all levels of management, and other departments and agencies both internal and external to the organization.
  5. Engages with Professional Associations.
  6. Act as a Communicator, to promote of the profession of Occupational Therapy, and the concepts of occupational performance, occupational functioning and occupational engagement.

Physical Demand

Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position including working in awkward positions; sitting; stretching/reaching; on feet, standing/walking; pulling/pushing; lifting more than 40 lbs.; transferring residents; crouching; and manual dexterity.

Mental and Visual Demand

These include but are not limited to:

  • Active listening / counselling / interviewing
  • Clinical reasoning and critical thinking
  • Observation
  • Providing training / instruction to patients / students / families / caregivers
  • Report Writing / documentation
  • Data entry / computer use
  • Health Record review
  • Making presentations
  • Driving

Working Environment and Unavoidable Hazards

Work is inside in resident’s rooms and Occupational Therapy spaces.

Safety (Resident, Worker, & Workplace)

Demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting & mitigation of unsafe Acts or conditions.

  1. Contribute to a culture of resident safety.
  2. Work in teams for resident safety.
  3. Communicate effectively for resident safety.
  4. Manage safety risks.
  5. Optimize human and environmental factors.
  6. Recognize, respond to and disclose adverse events.

Professional Qualification / Education / Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years recent experience in a Long Term Care setting and/or Community with emphasis on adaptive equipment [Red Cross Specialized Equipment Program] and responsive behaviors
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy or Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Entry Level, from an accredited University.
  • Registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia.
  • Safety certification such as BCLS, CPR, WHIMIS, CPI
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to organize, develop and initiate ideas and programs.
  • Commitment to working in an interdisciplinary approach.
  • Demonstrate good communication skills, verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Good Attendance and Work Record.
  • Alzheimer and Related Dementia course.
  • Criminal Records check – including Vulnerable Sector Search.
How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?

Family and Friend Satisfaction Survey

Dec 2, 2024

Dear Families,

The RK truly values your feedback and we greatly appreciate your completing the Family and Friend Satisfaction Survey that was recently mailed out to you.

However, since we are in the midst of a Canada Post strike, we ask that you please drop off your completed survey in the main lobby of the RK.

The deadline for these surveys is December 13,2024.

Thanks everyone,
– Terry, CEO

Lights of Love: Postal Strike Update

Lights of Love: Postal Strike Update

Nov 29, 2024

A Campaign Update Due to the On-going Postal Strike

The RK Foundation is in the midst of their “Lights of Love “Campaign with the goal of raising funds for two resident blanket warmers. As a result of the Canada Post strike, we would appreciate if donations can be dropped off at the RK to ensure donors are acknowledged during the December 8th Lights of Love celebration. Donation forms are available in the front lobby and the completed forms can be dropped off at the front desk. Option #2 – please reach out to CanadaHelps.org to make a donation.

How you can help with the campaign: It would be greatly appreciated if you would forward this message to family members/ friends of your loved one so they are aware of the Lights of Love Campaign and that donations may be made here at the RK or online at CanadaHelps.org.

For more information on this years campaign please visit our 2024 Campaign Page.

How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?

Our Core Values

Nov 26, 2024

This morning we’re revisiting our Core Values Video from August, 2023. It’s a wonderful showcase and reminder to us as an RK Community of the importance of living our Core Values each and every day in support of our mission and vision.

How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?

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

Nov 8, 2024

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 

How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?

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

Nov 8, 2024

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 

How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?

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

Nov 8, 2024

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 

How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?

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

Nov 8, 2024

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