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Utoqqaat illuat i Nuuk is looking for a Caretaker

Utoqqaat illuat i Nuuk is looking for a Caretaker to start as soon as possible or by agreement

The nursing home Utoqqaat Illuat is one of Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq's elderly institutions and is located in the center of Nuuk.

The nursing home consists of 5 sections, and has among other things separate sections reserved for those affected by dementia as well as citizens in respite care. Utoqqaat Illuat has 47 citizens distributed across 5 departments. Of these, 14 are respite places. The dementia section Tungiu Ilorleq and silarleq consists of 20 citizens. The Ippat section consists of 8 citizens and 5 respite citizens. Pillorissaavik consists of 9 respite citizens and Katak consists of 5 citizens. In addition to the five departments, there is also an activity room, a laundry, a kitchen, and a caretaker function.

We are a round-the-clock institution and therefore the care departments work in 3 shifts.

The staff at Utoqqaat Illuat have among other qualifications: health assistants, health helpers, nurses, and in addition, a number of unskilled workers are employed. Office assistants as well as nutrition assistants and nutrition helpers.

The position reports to the Deputy Chief of the place.

The house's values are:

Presence, good cooperation, mutual respect, joy, loyalty, and good communication.

The values of the elderly are:

To be happy together, to respect each other, joy, no gossip is desired, and to be kind

Content of the position:

We are looking for a Caretaker – preferably experienced – to collaborate with residents and staff. You will partly be responsible for a number of tasks including:

· Ensuring operation and maintenance of the nursing home.

· Supervising buildings, both inside and outside.

· Small purchases, ordering of goods, and repairs

· Being a driver when our driver is on vacation/sick.

· Fire instructor

· Responsible for larger industrial purchases after approval from management.

The tasks are solved in close collaboration with other employees and the manager.

We expect that you have a commitment to quality standards and Elderly policy.

Our expectations of you are:

· Skilled in craftsmanship or other technical background

· That you have a driver's license

· Preferably experience with building maintenance and practical skills

· Honest and trustworthy

· Flexible and loyal

· Service-minded

We offer:

· A position with great opportunity to influence the content yourself

· Working hours on weekdays from 8-16 and as needed work on weekends

· Good introduction to the house, colleagues, and your work area

· Trust that you can independently solve the various tasks associated with the position, as well as solve tasks related to the house

· Responsibility within your competencies

· Interdisciplinary work and exciting tasks and experiences together with residents and good colleagues

· A workplace where respect, responsibility, and learning are in focus

· Opportunity for personal and professional development

Working hours are 40 hours.

Criminal record:

This position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received a criminal record. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon when 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 commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No staff housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact for further information about the position and associated tasks to:

Director Kathrine Lerch-Amondsen tel. +299 36 61 31 or email: ks35kale@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked withJob no. 744-26, and accompanied by educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to apply:

Applications must be sent electronically, via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

Note:

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: August 26, 2026