R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7
Competition #:490-06-07-06-26 Job Title: General Worker Janitor/ Laundry GW
Dept.: Environmental Services Start Date: Immediately
Posted Date: July 6, 2026 Close Date: Open until filled
Reg/Temp: Temporary Full/Part: Casual
(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 137 Residents and employes 290- 300 staff in various Departments
Qualifications/Skills Required
Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
Good physical health, 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, and ability to work in a warm congested area. Grade 12 Education. Must have a good working knowledge of janitorial and floor care.
Regular and consistent attendance is essential.
Training/Work Experience: Work experience in floor maintenance i.e., vacuuming, washing, wax, and buffing, safety procedures with garbage deposal, ground maintenance, i.e., lawn tractor, salt, etc.
The General Worker (Laundry) is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the heavy laundry equipment in the cleaning of all types of linens, clothes, etc.
Education/Training/Experience
Good physical health, 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 laundry preferred, but not required.
Please refer to the General Worker (Janitor) or General Worker Landry Job Descriptions located on the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home Website https://www.rkmacdonald.ca/
Hours of Work
Days/Weekends 8am-4/7 am – 3 pm/6am-2pm (subject to change) hours may flex as need arises.
Salary GW Janitor $20.4811-20.8080/hr. GW Laundry WP $20.6906-21.0238/hr. (based on experience)
Benefits
Pension – NA Vacation, holiday – % as per Dept of Labor Guidelines
Sick Benefits – NA Health Benefits – NA (undetermined end date)
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. 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. To apply: Internal applicants can apply via Internal Application Form, all 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 [email protected] . 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
