Job Descriptions

With over 240 full-time, part-time and casual employees, the diversity of individuals providing care and services to the Residents is recognized and valued.  The majority of Employees of the RK are represented by UNIFOR or NSNU. If you are considering becoming part of our team, please have a look at our job descriptions.

Finance

Our finance team, under the leadership of the Director of Finance,  work diligently to ensure the department meets its fiscal goals and that the residents of the home have their financial needs met. They are a small but mighty team that works collaboratively with each other and all members of the RK team.

The Director of Finance oversees all the departments’ processes. They prepare the monthly financial statements and ensures the home is in line with regulations and in good financial health. Sheila MacNeil is in charge of resident accounts. She invoices the residents and sees to their safekeeping needs. Sheila interacts with the residents and their families to ensure they have answers to any questions that might arise. Cecilia Delorey is our payroll coordinator and works vigilantly to ensure that payment of wages are timely and accurate. Cecilia also uses the same attention to detail when making payments to the home’s extensive vendor list.

Working together the department maintains the highest of standards and keeps the values of the home in the forefront of all they do.

Finance Job Descriptions

Accounting Clerk

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Accounting Clerk DEPARTMENT: Finance RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Finance Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Clerk supports the...

Resident’s Clerk

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Resident's Clerk DEPARTMENT: Finance RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Finance Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Resident’s Clerk provides a liaison...

Food Services

The Food Services Department focuses on meeting individual nutritional needs while providing residents and staff with meals and snacks that are wholesome and nutritious.

Food Services Job Descriptions

Dietician

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Dietitian DEPARTMENT: Food Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Environmental and Food Services Reporting to the Director of Environmental and Food...

Dietary Aide

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Food Services Aide (General Worker) DEPARTMENT: Food Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Food Services Director Under the direction of the Food Services Director,...

Senior Cook

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Senior Cook DEPARTMENT: Food Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Food Services Under the direction of the Director of Food Services, the Senior Cook is...

Food Services Aide (General Worker)

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Food Services Aide (General Worker) DEPARTMENT: Food Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Food Services Under the direction of the Food Services...

Leadership & Administrative Support

Our Leadership Team is comprised of nine individuals who provide support and direction to ensure the safe, efficient, effective delivery of excellence in care and services. Lead by the CEO, the members of the Leadership Team include the Directors of Care, Food Services, Environmental Services, Recreation, Volunteer and Spiritual Care Services, Rehabilitation Services and Finance as well as the Human Resource and Education Coordinators.

Leadership & Administrative Support  Job Descriptions

Director of Finance

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Director of Finance DEPARTMENT: Finance RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance provides the day-to-day...

Executive Administrative Assistant

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Executive Administrative Assistant DEPARTMENT: Administration RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO The Executive Administrative Assistant manages the Front (Main) Office...

Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator (Contract Position) DEPARTMENT: Administration RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO To provide Occupational Health and Safety...

Assistant Director of Clinical Services

POSITION: Assistant Director of Clinical Services DEPARTMENT: Nursing/Rehab Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Assistant Director of Clinical Services (ADCL) is a key member of the leadership...

Director of Clinical Services

POSITION: Director of Clinical Services DEPARTMENT: Nursing and Rehabilitation Services RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Clinical Services provides oversight of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nursing Services to ensure a...

Human Resource Coordinator

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Human Resource Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Human Resources RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO As a member of the Leadership Team, the Human Resource Coordinator provides...

Director of Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteers

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...

Director, Rehabilitation Services

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Director, Rehabilitation Services DEPARTMENT: Walking Stick Rehab RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Rehabilitation...

Medical Director

POSITION                                       Medical DirectorDEPARTMENT:                              AdministrationRESPONSIBLE TO:                        CEO through contract with R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home   Functions and Responsibilities: To promote and...

Chief Executive Officer

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Chief Executive Officer DEPARTMENT: Administration RESPONSIBLE TO: Board of Directors The Chief Executive Officer is accountable and responsible to the...

Director, of Environmental & Food Services

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Director, Environmental Services & Food Services DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services & Food Services RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO As a member of the...

Education Coordinator

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Education Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Administration RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO Scope of Position: Reporting to the CEO, the Education Coordinator is accountable...

Clinical Services

The Nursing Department is responsible for the overall care of each and every resident. Working together as a team, our RN’s, LPN’s and CCA staff provide compassionate, excellent care to the 136 residents living in five communities within the Home.

Clinical Services Job Descriptions

Care Services Administrative Assistant

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...

Ward Clerk

POSITION: Ward Clerk DEPARTMENT: Nursing RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services The Ward Clerk is responsible for clerical and related duties in all areas of the facility, as directed by the Director of Clinical Services. Every employee of the RK Mac Donald...

Staffing Clerk

POSITION: Staffing (Scheduling) Clerk DEPARTMENT: Nursing RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Care Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the accurate and timely data entry of staff scheduling and payroll submission. Using a manual or...

Registered Nurse

POSITION: Registered Nurse DEPARTMENT: Nursing RESPONSIBLE TO: RN - Charge Nurse and Director of Clinical Services (Care) Reporting to the Charge Nurse and Director of Clinical Services, the Registered Nurse is responsible to provide direct and indirect patient care...

Podiatry Technician

POSITION: Podiatry Technician DEPARTMENT: Nursing RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Care Reporting to the RN-Charge, the Podiatry Technician provides prophylactic and therapeutic care activities related to podiatric care and treatment involved within the scope of podiatry...

RN – Charge Nurse

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: RN - Charge Nurse DEPARTMENT: Nursing RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Care The RN-Charge Nurse provides front-line leadership to the nursing and support...

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

POSITION: Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) DEPARTMENT: Nursing RESPONSIBLE TO: RN-Charge Nurse and Director Clinical Services (Care) Under the direction and supervision of the RN Charge Nurse &/or LPN, the Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), provides resident...

Custodial Care

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Custodial CareDEPARTMENT: NursingRESPONSIBLE TO: RN - Charge Nurse, RN/LPN, DOC Scope of Position: The Custodial Care Attendant assists in...

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) DEPARTMENT: Nursing RESPONSIBLE TO: RN-Charge Nurse and Director of Clinical Services Under the direction and supervision of the Supervising RN, the LPN the provides resident focused, holistic care, within an interdisciplinary...

Social Worker

POSITION: Social WorkerDEPARTMENT: Clinical ServicesRESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Social Worker is responsible for planning, developing and implementing services to meet the emotional and social needs...

Clinical Lead

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Clinical LeadDEPARTMENT: NursingRESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services The Clinical Lead develops and facilitates the supervision of current and...

Continuing Care Assistant Lead (CCA-Lead)

POSITION: Continuing Care Assistant Lead (CCA-Lead) DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Continuing Care Assistant Lead (CCA-Lead)   Directly reports to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services.  The Continuing Care Assistant Lead is to assist and...

Foot Care Nurse

POSITION:                                    Foot Care Nurse DEPARTMENT:                             Nursing RESPONSIBLE/REPORTS TO:    Director of Clinical Services Scope of Position: Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Foot Care Nurse is responsible...

Resident Support Worker (RSW)

POSITION: Resident Support Worker (RSW)DEPARTMENT: Clinical ServicesRESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services The Resident Support Worker is an important role in supporting the needs of residents in the Home. Working collaboratively with the CCA’s to support the...

Supervising Registered Nurse

POSITION: Supervising RN DEPARTMENT: Nursing RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services The Supervising RN is accountable to the Director of Clinical Services in the provision of front-line leadership to the nursing and support staff and ensures that the mission,...

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Nurse

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Nurse is accountable for the planning, development, implementation and coordination of the Infection Prevention and Control Program. Key Responsibilities: Pandemic planning and...

InterRAi Nurse

POSITION:                                     InterRAi Nurse DEPARTMENT:                              Nursing RESPONSIBLE/REPORTS TO:     Director of Clinical Services Scope of Position: Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the InterRAI Nurse is accountable...

Recreation

Recreation Staff provide therapeutic recreation activities and programs which stimulate the mind, body, and spirit.

Recreation Job Descriptions

Therapeutic Recreation Programmer

POSITION: Therapeutic Recreation Programmer DEPARTMENT: Recreation RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Recreation, Spiritual, & Volunteers As a member of the Recreation Team, the Recreation Programmer provides Recreation programs and opportunities for the Residents, which...

Walking Stick

The Walking Stick Rehab is staffed by an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and two Rehab Aides. Through relationship building and the provision of best practice rehabilitation, our primary goal is to keep our residents mobile and engaged in their communities.

Walking Stick Job Descriptions

Rehabilitation Assistant

POSITION: Rehabilitation Assistant DEPARTMENT: Walking Stick Rehabilitation Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Director Rehabilitation/Clinical Services The Rehab Assistant is responsible for implementing rehabilitative strategies for improving residents’ quality of life...

Physiotherapist

POSITION: Physiotherapist DEPARTMENT: Walking Stick Rehabilitation RESPONSIBLE TO: Director, Clinical Services Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Physiotherapist is responsible for encouraging growth of residents through the provision of programs and...

Occupational Therapist

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 Reporting to the Director of Clinical...

Environmental Services

 

Environmental Services Job Descriptions

General Worker (Laundry)

POSITION:                           General Worker (Laundry) DEPARTMENT:                  Environmental Services RESPONSIBLE TO:            Director of Environmental& Food Services   Scope of Position Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services, the...

General Worker (Maintenance)

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: General Worker Maintenance Worker DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Environmental & Food Services Reporting to the...

General Worker (Housekeeping/Laundry), Supervisor

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: General Worker (Housekeeping/Laundry), Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Environmental & Food Services Scope...

Heavy Duty Worker (Laundry) / Washer Person

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: Heavy Duty Worker (Laundry)/Washer Person DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Environmental & Food Services Reporting to...

General Worker (Housekeeping)

Please note:  This is not a job listing, this is a job description. For current opportunities click here. POSITION: General Worker (Housekeeping) DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Environmental & Food Services Reporting to the Director...

General Worker (Janitor)

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 Scope of Position Reporting to...