HCCW II

Government of Nunavut; Kugaaruk; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Nunavut in Kugaaruk seeks a Home and Community Care Worker II to deliver essential personal care and specialized support in clients’ homes. The role emphasizes independent judgement in monitoring health and escalating concerns where needed.

Applicants should have Grade 12 and two years of home care experience; BCLS/First Aid and Inuit cultural knowledge are assets. This is a sensitive position requiring confidentiality and cultural safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years of home care experience or equivalent life experience.
• Ability to provide personal care in clients' homes and adapt to cultural contexts.
• Knowledge of Inuit values and traditions is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential personal care and specialized support in home settings.
• Monitor health status and escalate concerns to health professionals as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow health and safety protocols.
• Assist with transfers, mobility, and household tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Judgement

Education

Grade 12

Two years home care experience

Tools

Basic computer skills for documentation

Job description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Home and Community Care, the Home and Community Care Worker II provides essential personal care and specialized support, including assistance with bathing, grooming, mobility, medication reminders, and individualized care for palliative, rehabilitation, post-acute clients.

The Home and Community Care Worker II exercises independent judgement in monitoring health status, identifying risks, and determining when to elevate concerns to health professionals, often in unpredictable and isolated environments where immediate clinical support is not available. These decisions directly affect client safety, well-being, and continuity of care, reducing preventable hospital admissions and alleviating pressure on acute care facilities.

The role carries accountability for maintaining strict confidentiality, adhering to health and safety protocols, and advocating for client needs through a cultural lens to ensure client care plans respect Inuit values and traditions. Through these responsibilities, the position plays a vital role in sustaining community health and advancing Government of Nunavut’s commitment to equitable and culturally safe health services.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving and judgement in identifying health risks and determining appropriate actions are required for this position. Also, the ability to interpret and convey health-related information accurately, work independently in unpredictable home environments under indirect supervision and physical ability to assist with transfers, mobility, and household tasks are also required.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are typically acquired through completion of Grade 12 and two years of home care experience, or equivalent life experience providing personal care for family or community members, including Elders or individuals with health challenges.

BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support), First Aid Certificates, Training in personal care skills or home support and basic computer skills for documentation are assets.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position.This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.