The Municipality of Qeqertalik Qasigiannguit is seeking a healthcare assistant for the Qeersaat Illuat nursing home, with a permanent position starting October 1, 2026, or as agreed.The position is 40 hours per week, with rotating shifts and shifts every other weekend. There are 20 residents in the nursing home, with 10 residents in each wing.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

·Ensure that residents’ psychological and social needs are met

·Actively participate in the daily tasks of the department, including hygiene and care for residents, etc.

·Guide and supervise unskilled employees

·Helps uphold the retirement home’s goals and house rules

·Maintain good communication between residents, staff, and family members to foster a positive atmosphere

·Perform various ad hoc tasks

·On-call duty

Applicant’s qualifications:

·Certified healthcare assistant.

·Responsible

·Flexibility and a positive attitude

·Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills

·Motivation and interest in working with the elderly

·Contribute to the development of care

·Serve as a practicum supervisor for students

·Helps create a positive, creative, inspiring, and nurturing environment

·Foster good relationships between residents and their families

·On-Call Schedule

 Salary – Employment:

Salary and terms of employment are governed by the collective bargaining agreement in effect between Naalakkersuisut and the organization authorized to negotiate at the time of hire. 

Housing cannot be provided.

Criminal Record:

This position is subject to the law requiring a criminal background check. Under this law, employment cannot begin until the municipality has received a criminal background check. We must therefore point out that the start date cannot be agreed upon until the municipality has received the criminal record check from the police.

For more information about the position, please contact Louise Hansen, director of the retirement home, at 91 46 43 or via email at Lh@qeqertalik.gl

Application:

We do not accept applications via email or mail.

Submit your application, resume, diplomas, and certificates of completion, as well as any other relevant documents, by clicking “Apply for this position.”

If you’re having trouble uploading files, contact hr@qeqertalik.gl 

We look forward to receiving your application