Competition #: 490-12-09-18-26 Permanent Full Time General Worker (Housekeeping)

Competition #: 490-12-09-18-26Job Title:          General Worker (Housekeeping)

Dept.:Environmental Services          Start Date:        Immediately

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

Reg/Temp:      Permanent Full/Part:Full Time

Union: Unifor

(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  www.rkmacdonald.ca

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.& Optionals

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 Show email.  Thank you for your interest in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home.

Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca