Competition #:420-11-05-20-26 Job Title: Long Term Care Assistant

Dept.: Nursing Start Date: Immediately

Posted Date: May 20, 2026 Close Date: May 27, 2027

Reg/Temp: Permanent Full/Part: 1 Perm FT

(Subject to change)

Union: Unifor Applications are 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 employs approx.300 staff in various Departments.

The Long-Term Care Assistant (LTCA) role at R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a supportive position that contributes to the activities of daily living for the residents. LTCAs directly report to the Director or Manager of Clinical Services. The LTCAs are a vital part of the multidisciplinary health care team that work alongside the Continuing Care Assistants (CCA) and licensed employees; Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). The LTCA is responsible to the Team Lead RN or LPN in the Care Area.

Key Responsibilities: Work alongside CCAs and licensed staff and adhere to the guidance and coaching by CCAs and licensed staff. – LTCAs are responsible to have a sound understanding of their role and understand the boundaries of their role. – Required to adhere to the guidance and coaching by CCAs, RNs, and LPNs. -Assist in admission and in- house transfers as directed by the Charge Nurse. – Performs light housekeeping duties such as tidying residents’/clients’ rooms and collecting the garbage, cleaning closets, hanging clothes, making beds, cleaning wash basin, dental care cups, and personal care carts. Cleaning wheelchairs, and cushions as well and sending resident clothing to be marked by laundry. – Clean and make beds. – Measure and record intake and outputs. – Share in observing changes in resident’s condition and report observations to immediate Supervisor, etc.

Education/Experience

Grade 12 Completion or non-academic equivalent (to be determined by the employer)-Clear Vulnerable Sector Check;

Maintain regular and consistent attendance; Good oral and written communication; Ability to work shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; Must have sound interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills;

Compassion, integrity, maturity, respect and a positive attitude are essential attributes; Must be willing to gain training to role as per the facility’s polices and guidelines and as reflect in the job duties; Experience working on long term care, or with seniors considered an asset; Experience working in customer service / hospitality considered an asset.

Complete Job Description for Long Term Care Assistant on website https://www.rkmacdonald.ca/

Hours of Work: 1 Perm Full Time 80 Hrs. Biweekly. Rotational Schedule to cover 7 days a week (12 hr. shifts)

Short Week/Long Week 8:00 am – 8:00 pm with one 8 hr. shift in rotation (8am – 4 pm) (subject to change)

Rate of Pay: $ 20.4811/hr. -20.8080hr**.** (as per union contract)

Benefits/Pension Information

Pension –NSHEPP (Nova Scotia Health Employee Pension Plan)

Health Benefits – Health, Dental, LTD, Life are Mandatory (unless under another plan) & Optional’ s

Sick Time – following 528 Probationary Period

Holiday and Vacation time to start accumulating upon hire

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. We are 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. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, in all job positions, of the residents we serve. 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 jobs@rkmacdonald.ca Thank you for your interest in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home.

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