Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut. Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern. This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Arviat only. Reporting to the Supervisor, Home and Community Care will assist clients in activities of household management according to an established client care plan, helping clients to maintain independence and functioning in their home environment. The Home and Community Care Worker I (HCCW I) will be in frequent contact with the client and family and provide a key link to observe the client’s condition and any changes in their support network. The HCCW I will report any observed changes in the client’s condition to the Supervisor.

The HCCW I will ensure all client, family and program information, records and communication are treated with strict confidentiality. You will carry out client care and/or service plans; prepare nourishing meals and special diets as required including planning means with the client and grocery shopping as required. You will perform light housekeeping duties; assist in activities of daily living, and light laundry mending of clothing. You will record data appropriately and accurately, observe client’s condition, needs and report changes to the Supervisor. You should also participate in staff meetings, conferences and in-service training.

The HCCW I should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, working knowledge of household management skills, an awareness and understanding of the Nunavut Home and Community Care program policies and procedures. You should be able to work independently with indirect supervision. You should also have working knowledge of aids to assist in activities in daily loving such as canes, walkers, lifts and transfer boards.

Current CPR and First Aid Certificate is an asset. You should possess or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license within one year of hiring.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktitut, English and French is an asset.

Equivalencies that consist of an acceptable combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.

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.