Health Care Assistant sought for Ippiarsuk Care Center, a nursing home with 34 residents and an Activity Center. The job involves basic care, support, and treatment of residents, as well as engaging and collaborating with relatives. We are looking for a stable and responsible colleague with experience in elderly care.
About Ippiarsuk:
Ippiarsuk is a nursing home with space for 34 residents and an Activity Center with space for 35 day users. The residents are divided into 3 departments, with 11-11-12 residents in each department. The staff at Ippiarsuk have the following qualifications: Nurses, Health Assistants, Health Helpers, Social Workers, and unskilled workers. In addition to our 3 departments, the facility includes an Activity Center, Kitchen, Laundry, administration, janitor, and Driver. At Ippiarsuk, we have just over 70 employees. In addition to our 3 departments, we also have a department called Pakkutaq, which falls under the area of Disability and Social Psychiatry.
With us, we work based on a culture characterized by positive and respectful communication. We believe that a good working environment is created through open dialogue, trust, and collaboration. We emphasize professionalism, integrity, and a shared responsibility for well-being. Our core value is that the citizen is always at the center, and we strive to meet each individual with presence and respect.
The working hours are full-time at 40 hours per week. Ippiarsuk is a residential institution where shifts are worked in rotating day, evening, and night shifts, as well as weekend shifts every other weekend.
Some of the tasks will be:
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Basic care, support, and treatment of residents
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Preventive measures for the residents' welfare
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Activation of the residents
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Collaboration with relatives
The tasks are solved in close collaboration with the department head.
As our colleague, you will become part of a team that works with heart and with a focus on the citizen at the center. We prioritize positive and professional communication in everyday life and believe that a safe working environment is created through respect, honesty, and community – without gossip. We help and support each other as colleagues, and we work purposefully to create a dignified and meaningful everyday life for the citizens with presence, care, and professionalism.
It is necessary to be physically and mentally strong, which is why we need colleagues with good experience in the elderly sector who are truly passionate about making a difference.
We expect that you:
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Is trained as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent
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Stable and responsible
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Cooperative, loyal, and shows respect for our older users/residents.
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I am capable of organizing your work and prioritizing your tasks while maintaining an overview.
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Interested in working with new tasks, as we are a house under development.
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Going forward, I will introduce new colleagues and help our students.
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Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.
We offer:
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Introduction
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Trust
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Responsibility
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Involvement
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Good colleagues
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Good working conditions and facilities
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Personal development
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 would therefore like to point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.
Salary and employment conditions:
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.
The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.
Housing:
No housing can be provided for the position.
Further information can be obtained from:
If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and related tasks at:
Leader in Ippiarsuk Peter Lund Eriksen, phone +299 36 61 74 or email: ks14pelu@sermersooq.gl or to:
Department manager Susanne Sakariassen, phone +299 36 61 91 or email: ks76susa@sermersooq.gl
Application:
Application marked with Job no. 667-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline expires.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.
Employer Details
Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq
Kuussuaq 2
3900 Nuuk , Grønland
Email: Ks14pelu@sermersooq.gl
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Job Title
Health Care Assistant
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Aug 7, 2026
Contact Person
Peter Lund Eriksen
Ks14pelu@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 61 74
Job category
Social and health /
Care and support
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