13 May 2026
R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is Hiring 4 Continuing Care Assistants
- R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is Hiring 4 Continuing Care Assistants
- Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Job ID : 212762
- Category : Health Care
- Job Type : Full-Time
- Salary : $22.41- 27.13 Hourly
- Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
- Posting Date : 13 May 2026
- Expiry Date : 13 May 2027
Description
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Rural area
Nursing home/home for the aged
Tasks
Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
Perform other duties related to personal care
Serve meal trays and feed patients
Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
Bathe, dress and groom patients
Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
Moving Patients Safety Principles (MPSP) training
Continuing Care Assistant Certification
CPR Certificate
Nursing Aide Certificate
Health Care Aide Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Immunization records
Adult Abuse Registry check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Standing for extended periods
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Walking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
As per collective agreement
Group insurance benefits
Pension plan
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Wellness program
How to Apply
By fax: 902-863-4437
Online: https://www.rkmacdonald.ca/
What you must include in your application:
Job reference number 420-03-01-20-25
Cover letter
Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you live near the job location?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
Proof of the requested certifications
Copy of latest school transcript
Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
Letter of recommendation
Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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