Competition #: Temporary Full Time General Worker (Housekeeping)

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7

PostedDate: Sept 18, 2026 Close Date: September 25, 2026

Reg/Temp: Temporary Full/Part: Full Time

Union: Unifor Tentative end date: Oct 16, 2026 (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: Valuable 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.

$ 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

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📌 Competition #: 490-13-09-18-26 Temporary Full Time General Worker (Housekeeping) (Antigonish)
🏢 RK MacDonald Nursing Home
📍 Antigonish