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 #:420-24-10-24-2024
Job Title: Custodial Attendant care
Dept.: Nursing
Start Date: Immediately
Posted Date: October 24, 2024
Close Date: Nov 7, 2024
Reg/Temporary Full/Part: Casual (Day, Nights /weekend shifts)Union: N/A

Applications are 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.

Position Scope: As a Custodial, you are a contributing member of the Care team working with CCA's under the direction of the RN/LPN. Providing compassionate care is physically and emotionally demanding. Respect for each client's (residents) privacy and dignity is critical, as are active listening, patience and a positive attitude.

Skills & Abilities Required Minimum Grade 12

Qualifications required Experience in Health Care with persons with Dementia/Alzheimer's, Mental illness & or Challenging Behaviors. Experience in Conflict Management NCPI (nonviolent crisis intervention training and or GPA Gentle Persuasion) an asset. Experience in Long Term Care an asset. Regular and consistent attendance is essential.

Refer to Custodial Attendant Care job description for further details via rkmacdonald.ca website at www.rkmacdonald.ca .

Hours of Work (Subject to change)

Casual hours (can work up to 80 Hrs. Biweekly if hours available)

Hours: according to need: 7am-7 pm, 8am-6 pm, 7pm-7am, 8am-8 pm.

(Need coverage for Days and Night Shifts weekdays or weekends)

Rate: $ 17.03310/hr.

Benefits/Pension Information

Pension -No Casual Status Sick benefits- No Casual Status

Health Benefits - No Casual Status Vac % paid per pay

Holiday Pay (following Dept. of Labor Standards for casuals)

Union - Non union

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. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. We are committed to upholding the Human Rights of all R.K MacDonald employees, including the right of all people to enjoy a physically and psychologically safe work environment; the right of all people to just and favorable terms of employment; and the right of all people to be respected and valued for their differences with equitable opportunities and outcomes in an inclusive environment where all can thrive. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, in all job positions, of the residents we serve. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume to: email: [email protected] or fax 1 902 863-4437.