General Worker (Housekeeping)
R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home
Competition #: 490-15-10-08-26
Job Title: General Worker (Housekeeping)
Dept.: Environmental Services
Start Date: Immediately
Posted Date: October 8, 2026
Close Date: October 15, 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.
Please: Refer to General Worker (housekeeping) Job Description for complete listing on our website
Hours of Work
(8am-4pm) (subject to change)
Rotation every 2nd weekend.
Salary
$20.4811-20.8080 per current contract rate (according to experience)
Benefits/Pension Information
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. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants To ensure fairness and tracking, applications will only be accepted online. In-person/onsite resume drop-ins will not be accepted. Apply by quoting the Competition # you are interested in, attach, resume/cover letter and proof of eligibility to work in Canada for applicants who are not Canadian Citizens to View email address on jobs.swagapp.com. Thank you for your interest in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home
Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting
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