HCCW II

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Nunavut is seeking a Home and Community Care Worker II in Iqaluit, Health Department. This role ensures vulnerable clients receive safe, dignified, and culturally appropriate care in their homes, delivering essential personal care and support.

You will assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, and medication reminders, and provide specialized care for palliative, rehabilitation, and post-acute clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential personal care to clients in their homes.
• Assist with bathing, grooming and mobility.
• Provide medication reminders and support for post-acute, rehabilitation, and palliative clients.
• Work under Nurse – Manager Iqaluit Home & Community Care and participate in care planning.

Job description

Title:Home and Community Care Worker II

Department: Health

Community: Iqaluit

Requisition Number: 1047

Type of Employment: Indeterminate

Salary range:$78,089 to $88,613 per year, 37.5 hour/week shift schedule

Northern Allowance:$16,818 per year

Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available

Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union

Closing date: November 6, 2026@ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to all Nunavut Inuit.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Nurse – Manager Iqaluit Home & Community Care, the Home & Community Care Worker II is a cornerstone of Nunavut’s health care system, ensuring that vulnerable clients receive safe, dignified, and culturally appropriate care in their homes. The position provides essential personal care and specialized support, including assistance with bathing, grooming, mobility, medication reminders, and individualized care for palliative, rehabilitation, and post-acute clients. Through these responsibilities the position plays a vital role in sustaining community health and advancing the Government of Nunavut’s commitment to equitable and culturally safe health services.