Competition #: 490-09-08-05-26 Temporary Full Time General Worker (Housekeeping)

RK MacDonald Nursing Home; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

RK MacDonald Nursing Home is seeking a General Worker (Housekeeping) for full-time, temporary status. The role supports maintaining a clean, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents and staff.

Work typically 8am-4pm with a rotation every second weekend, under a contract rate based on experience. Qualifications include Grade 12 education and prior housekeeping or laundry experience preferred but not required; strong attendance and physical stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• Good physical health and stamina; ability to follow instructions, work independently and with others, and learn equipment operation.
• Able to perform repetitive housekeeping tasks and maintain cleanliness.
• Regular and consistent attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general housekeeping services to maintain a clean, sanitary, comfortable and tidy environment for the Home.
• Adhere to assigned shifts (8am-4pm) with rotation every 2nd weekend.
• Attend to duties in accordance with the contract and safety requirements.

Skills

Good physical health

Independent working

Follow instructions

Learn equipment operation

Perform repetitive tasks

Education

Grade 12 Education

Job description

Competition #: 490-09-08-05-26 Temporary Full Time General Worker (Housekeeping)

PostedDate: August 5, 2026 Close Date: Aug 12, 2026

Reg/Temp: Temporary Full/Part: Full Time

Tentative End date July 26, 2027 (Subject to change)

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 280 staff in various Departments.

The General Worker provides general housekeeping services to maintain a clean, sanitary, comfortable and tidy environment for the Home.

Education, Training, and Experience

Good physical health (physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend; ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs) 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. Grade 12 Education, experience in housekeeping or laundry preferred, but not required.

Qualifications/Skills Required: Good physical health, ability to work independently with others, ability to

follow verbal and written instructions, ability to learn the operation of equipment, ability to perform repetitive

tasks. Grade 12 Education, experience in housekeeping or Laundry preferred, but not required. Regular

and consistent attendance is essential.

(8am-4pm) (subject to change) Rotation every 2 nd weekend.

$20.4811-20.8080 per current contract rate (according to experience)

Health, Dental etc. NA (Less than 1 yr.)

Pension NSHEPP can waive for 3 mos.

Vac/Hol Accumulate according to start in fiscal year (Apr – Mar)

Sick Time Following 528 Probationary Period

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 are 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 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.