Aasiaat Elderly and Care Home is seeking 3 health assistants, preferably with experience in elderly and disability care. Responsibilities include resident care, nursing tasks, and student guidance. Working hours are 80 hours/14 days with rotating shifts. Application deadline is February 23, 2026.
The nursing and care home is looking for 3 health care assistants, preferably with experience in elderly and disability care, but this is not a requirement.
The nursing and care home is divided into 3 groups, 1 dementia department with 2 floors, and 1 with a department requiring lighter care.
The departments do not operate as separate entities running independently, but work with the other groups.
Areas of responsibility:
Care and support of residents
Maintenance of residents' function
·Perform nursing tasks, including specific tasks
·Advisor for students
·Contribute to development work in the institution
·Contact link between relatives/family of the residents
·To enjoy a busy everyday life
Expectations of you:
You should enjoy working with the elderly and disabled who require heavy care and attention.
·Can work independently
·Has knowledge of aging including dementia and other diseases
Responsible and cooperative
·Personal and professional development
Salary and employment conditions:
Employed according to the applicable collective agreement.
Working hours 80 hours/14 days, rotating shifts, day-evening and night shifts as well
Shifts on weekends and public holidays.
Housing cannot be provided for the position.
Criminal record:
This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We therefore want to point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.
Further information about the position can be obtained from Principal Risa B. Rafaelsen rira@qeqertalik.gl
Application:
We do not accept applications via email or mail.
Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Apply for this position."
If you have problems uploading files, contact hr@qeqertalik.gl
We look forward to receiving your application.
Application deadline: February 23, 2026
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Employer Details
Qeqertalik Kommune
Niels Egedes Plads 1
3950 Aasiaat , Grønland
Email: Rira@qeqertalik.gl
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Job Title
Health Assistant
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Feb 23, 2026
Contact Person
Risa B. Rafaelsen
Rira@qeqertalik.gl
Job category
Social and health /
Care and support
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