MERGING WORKFORCEJOB POSTING – TRAVEL HEALTH CARE AIDE (HCA)

Location: Various Locations Throughout Alberta
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract / Travel Assignment
Position: Travel Health Care Aide

ABOUT THE POSITION

Merging Workforce is seeking compassionate, dependable, and experienced Health Care Aides (HCAs) to join our travel staffing team and provide essential care and support to residents in healthcare facilities throughout Alberta.

As a Travel HCA, you will have the opportunity to work in various communities and healthcare settings, supporting long-term care homes, continuing care facilities, and other healthcare environments experiencing staffing shortages.

The successful candidate will provide quality resident care, promote independence and dignity, and work collaboratively with facility nursing teams.

This position requires flexibility, adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to transition into different facility environments while maintaining high standards of care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Personal Care and Resident Support

- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Assist residents with mobility, repositioning, and transfers according to individual care plans.
- Provide assistance with feeding and meal preparation as required.
- Promote resident independence, comfort, dignity, and privacy.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Observe and report changes in residents' physical, emotional, or cognitive conditions to the appropriate nursing staff.
- Respond promptly to resident needs and call bells.

2. Safe Lifting and Transfers

- Follow each resident's individual care plan and established transfer instructions.
- Use mechanical lifts and approved transfer equipment as required.
- Never attempt a two-person transfer alone.
- Ensure appropriate staff assistance is present before completing transfers requiring two workers.
- Follow all facility lifting, transferring, and repositioning policies.
- Report unsafe equipment or transfer concerns immediately.

3. Documentation and Communication

- Maintain accurate and timely documentation as required by the facility.
- Report changes in resident condition, concerns, incidents, and unusual behaviours to nursing staff.
- Communicate professionally with residents, families, colleagues, and facility management.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect residents' privacy.
- Participate in shift handovers and team communication as required.

4. Infection Prevention and Control

- Follow proper hand hygiene and infection prevention and control procedures.




- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.
- Follow isolation precautions and facility infection control policies.
- Maintain a clean and safe resident care environment.
- Follow all applicable health and safety requirements.

5. Professional Conduct and Teamwork

- Work collaboratively with LPNs, RNs, HCAs, and other healthcare professionals.
- Follow facility policies, procedures, and resident care plans.
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
- Adapt to different facility routines, expectations, and care environments.
- Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate workplace conduct.
- Represent Merging Workforce in a professional and respectful manner.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

This position requires travel to various healthcare facilities and communities throughout Alberta.

Travel HCAs must be willing and able to:

- Accept assignments in different Alberta communities.
- Travel away from their home location for the duration of an assignment.
- Work scheduled rotations, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays as required.
- Adapt to different facility environments, resident populations, and care expectations.
- Arrive at assignments on time and be prepared to complete all scheduled shifts.
- Follow accommodation arrangements and travel expectations established with Merging Workforce.
- Communicate availability and scheduling concerns with Merging Workforce in a timely manner.

Assignments may vary in length depending on facility requirements and staffing needs. Contract extensions may be available based on operational requirements and mutual agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS AND MANDATORY CREDENTIALS

Applicants must possess the following:

- Current Health Care Aide certification or an accepted equivalent qualification.
- Active registration on the applicable Alberta Health Care Aide Directory, in positive standing, as required.
- Current CPR certification (Health Care Provider level or facility-accepted equivalent).
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Current immunization records, including TB screening, as required by the receiving facility.
- Ability to provide professional references.




- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation to travel to assigned locations.
- Ability to provide required onboarding documentation before commencing an assignment.

Additional Requirements:

- Previous long-term care or continuing care experience is required.
- Experience working in different healthcare environments is an asset.
- Knowledge of resident-centred care and safe lifting procedures.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a healthcare team.
- Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position safely, with appropriate equipment and assistance.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Compassion, patience, and genuine respect for seniors and vulnerable individuals.
- Strong work ethic and dependability.
- Flexibility and adaptability when travelling and working in different locations.
- Confidence in providing resident care and recognizing when assistance is needed.
- Professional communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive attitude and willingness to support facilities experiencing staffing shortages.
- Commitment to resident safety, dignity, and quality care.

WORKING WORKPLACE

Travel HCAs may be assigned to:

- Long-term care homes.
- Continuing care facilities.
- Supportive living environments.
- Other healthcare settings requiring HCA support.

Assignments may include:

- Full-time or part-time rotations.
- Day, evening, and night shifts.
- Weekends and statutory holidays.
- Temporary assignments with potential extensions.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and current credentials for consideration.

For further information regarding travel assignments, availability, or application requirements, please contact the Recruiting Manager directly:

Mary Drumm
Recruiting Manager
Merging Workforce
Email: [email protected]

JOIN THE MERGING WORKFORCE TEAM!

Our Travel HCAs play an important role in supporting healthcare facilities throughout Alberta, helping maintain continuity of care and ensuring residents receive the attention and support they deserve.

Merging Workforce values its employees and is committed to building positive working relationships with both our healthcare professionals and the facilities we serve.

Join Merging Workforce and make a difference in healthcare communities throughout Alberta!

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid drivers license

Licence/Certification:

- Alberta HCA directory number (required)

Work Location: On the road

📌 Health Care Aide (Alberta)
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