What’s New

The ‘buddy bench’ created for the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home’s garden last year proved so popular, a second one has been created for the People’s Place Library.

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 Rk Artists         Rk Artists

Job Fairs on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 from 6-7:30PM and Saturday May 4th, 2019 from 9-11AM.

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 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.

We would like to thank The Casket for covering our 60th Anniversary Celebration.

In a recent issue of Voice For Care Magazine, there was a lovely article done on the Storytelling Program:

A new, colourful addition adorns the garden area of the RK MacDonald nursing home.

So what’s the biggest safety challenge in this large home that recognizes and appreciates the uniqueness of every person who lives and works there? Essentially, it’s a math challenge!

The RK MacDonald Nursing Home has been recognized for a commitment to safety by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia CEO Stuart MacLean.

Accreditation provides a solid foundation to build new quality improvement initiatives upon and provides a solid foundation to build new quality improvement initiatives upon, long-term care CEO says.

The Advanced Gerontological Education center congratulates the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home for their well-earned award.

This campaign highlights the commitment of continuing care employees to promoting the happiness, health, wellbeing, and independence of their clients.

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.

The Council is recruiting new members and asks that if wish to join the Council or wish to receive information about the role of the Council, please contact us!

Fifteen staff members were celebrated with one having served 45 years, five celebrating twenty-five years and three twenty-years.

This is local artist Susan Walsh, trained in Time Slips Creative Storytelling, who meets weekly with Residents in the Rhubarb Patch to create stories together.

The RK Family Council will be hosting a meeting with guest speaker Joanne MacKenzie.