Please join us on Friday, July 26th
2:15-3:15 p.m.
to Meet & Greet
the
RK MacDonald Nursing Home Artists
Celebrating their Art Show 2019
at the
People’s Place Library – Main Street
Please join us on Friday, July 26th
2:15-3:15 p.m.
to Meet & Greet
the
RK MacDonald Nursing Home Artists
Celebrating their Art Show 2019
at the
People’s Place Library – Main Street
Please note: This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here.
POSITION: General Worker (Janitor)
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Environmental & Food Services
Reporting to the Director of Environmental & Food Services, the General Worker (Janitor) provides janitorial duties for the facility. As an employee of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home, he/she 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 General Worker (Janitor) 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.
Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
Good physical health, ability to work independently and with others, ability to follow verbal and written instructions, ability to learn the operation of equipment, ability to perform repetitive tasks, and ability to work in a warm congested area.
Grade 12 Education. Must have a good working knowledge of janitorial and floor care.
Are you kind, caring and compassionate? Always wanted to become a Continuing Care Assistant?
Are you interested in working as part of a friendly, supportive and skilled team?
If so, you may be the person we are looking for!
R.K MacDonald is an employer who is willing to provide and invest in in-house education opportunities and support successful candidates in becoming Continuing Care Assistants.
You can apply now online at jobs@rkmacdonald.ca or join us at our Job Fairs on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 from 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturday May 4th, 2019 from 9-11 a.m. at 64 Pleasant Street Antigonish NS.
R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a rich and vibrant community that recognizes and appreciates the uniqueness of every person who lives and works here. This uniqueness of spirit and character drives the life plan for our residents. We strive to provide the best possible care and services to our clients and as a result, we are looking for people who genuinely care.
We have immediate vacancies for PCW (PSW, HSW) with employment designed to enable those interested to become a certified Continuing Care Assistant.
We offer:
We are looking for people who:
Job Fairs at R.K. Macdonald Nursing Home on November 7th and 10th, 2018.
Seeking PCWs who are wanting to work to become certified CCAs.
We are looking for people who:
Have an interest in being a caregiver Do not have a CCA certification but have been working in the role of Personal Care Worker; Personal Support Worker or Home Support Worker. Are a graduate from a related Health and Human Services Programs such as: Social and Community Support; Social Services; Community Residential Worker; Human Services Worker; and are interested in obtaining their certification as a Continuing Care Assistant.
Apply now online or join us at our Job Fairs on November 7th from 6:30-8:00 pm or on November 10th from 10 a.m. to noon at 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish, NS.
POSITION: Care Services Administrative Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Nursing/Environmental/ Food Services (Payroll Purpose “Nursing Dept.)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Directors of Clinical & Environmental & Food Services
The Office Administrative Assistant provides clerical support primarily to the Director and Assistant of Clinical Services, and Director of Environmental & Food Services and at times may be called upon for assistance by other members of the Senior Leadership team for support. In keeping with our Mission, Vision and Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, the Office Administrative Assistant 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.
This position requires excellence in office and organizational skills (both analytical and problem solving) to ensure the efficiency of the office and an ability to maintain absolute confidentiality, sound judgment, and professionalism when dealing with sensitive issues associated with the day-day operations of this Long Term Care Home.
Key Responsibilities
1. Administrative and Clerical Support
2.Environment/Dietary Support
3. Nursing Support
4.Internal/external committee participation
Skills and Competencies
Educational Qualifications
Experience Required
Approved by: CEO for/Director of Clinical & Environmental & Food Services
Please note: This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here.
We would like to thank The Casket for covering the story on the Pelly Sisters. The trio has worked, combined, almost 125 years at the Antigonish facility. “We were only babies when we came,” Vicky said, with a laugh.
She is the newcomer, when it comes to service time, having 37 years under her belt, while Eva has 44. Kandy retired last year after 43 years working in the R.K. kitchen.
“It is nice when the residents know your name,” Eva said, when asked about favourite parts of her job.
“There is a different challenge every day,” Vicky said.
She added there have been “a lot of changes,” since she started working there.
“I was scared to death,” Eva, with a laugh, said of her first day on the job, noting she had never worked with seniors.
To read all of this story from The Casket, click here.
We would like to thank The Casket for covering our 60th Anniversary Celebration held on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018.
“Let the trumpet sound – rejoice and be glad – for the spirit of celebration resounds, once again, in this special place, as we proclaim the 60th anniversary of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home.”
“That’s how Sister Brendalee Boisvert, Sisters of Saint Martha congregation leader, began her remarks during an open house celebration at the Antigonish residence Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 3).”
To read all of this story from The Casket, click here.
In a recent issue of Voice For Care Magazine, there was a lovely article done on the Storytelling Program:
“Most Wednesdays since earlyspring, you will find a dedicated group of Residents and support people gathered in the Rhubarb Patch, engaged in a lively afternoon of story writing, laughter and comradery. The storytelling program is a collaboration with R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home and Arts Health Antigonish (AHA!). “
You can read the full magazine click here.
We are very pleased to reproduce the below excerpt of an article by Sam Macdonald of The Casket published on August 14th.
A new, colourful addition adorns the garden area of the RK MacDonald nursing home.
The bench is hard to miss. The bright yellow bench is decorated in the rainbow-coloured handprints of several generations of people and is the product of a partnership between members of Antigonight: Art After Dark Festival, staff and residents of RK MacDonald and youth from the local Montessori School.
“It took a lot of priming and painting to get that beautiful yellow that is there now,” Emma MacDonald, festival director for Antigonight, said, describing how the handprints belong to several generations of Antigonishers.
“We also wanted to use a lot of bright, primary colours for the handprints. We wanted to incorporate an inter-generational piece to this community art project.”
You can read the rest of the article on The Casket’s website here.
The Arts Health Antigonish Arts Canopy project was recently recognized with an artwork unveiling.
A well-attended art unveiling at R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Sept. 26, served as an appropriate time to recognize the good work done, as well as continuing efforts of, Arts Health Antigonish’s (AHA) Arts Canopy Project.
“Arts Canopy Project is an Arts Health Antigonish initiative which has helped to bring a number of arts-based projects to people; seniors and other folks, who are living in the community,” program co-ordinator Mary Partridge told the audience gathered for the unveiling, in the front foray of the nursing home on Pleasant Street.
You can read the entire article, which was posted on October 4th, on the Casket’s website here.