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Care Assistant jobs are open across home health agencies, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and hospitals, at every level from entry-level aide to senior and lead care assistant, with specializations in dementia care, pediatric support, and post-surgical recovery. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Responsible for rendering clinical care within the medical practice in support of and as directed by the physician. Will also have general responsibilities to assist in the day to day operation of this office to ensure quality patient care. Clinical care will include patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Three months of related experience
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Healthcare Provider (CPR)
Qualifications
- Must be capable of dealing tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees, and physicians.
- Must be certified as a Medical Assistant by the AAMA or a Registered Medical Assistant by the AMT. We will accept certification from NCCT, NAHP and NHA. MA or nursing school may be used as part of the experience required.
- Must possess the cognitive ability to understand patient's medical records, physician's orders, and medical orders to be communicated to patient, hospital, and/or other physicians.
- Must possess the sense of discipline to work following accepted clinical standards.
- Prior experience in performing x-rays and EKG preferred.
- Six months experience preferred.
- NOTE: BLS within 90 days
- Requires travel to all Tanner Medical Group Locations.
Responsible for rendering clinical care within the medical practice in support of and as directed by the physician. Will also have general responsibilities to assist in the day to day operation of this office to ensure quality patient care. Clinical care will include patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Three months of related experience
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Healthcare Provider (CPR)
Qualifications
- Must be capable of dealing tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees, and physicians.
- Must be certified as a Medical Assistant by the AAMA or a Registered Medical Assistant by the AMT. We will accept certification from NCCT, NAHP and NHA. MA or nursing school may be used as part of the experience required.
- Must possess the cognitive ability to understand patient's medical records, physician's orders, and medical orders to be communicated to patient, hospital, and/or other physicians.
- Must possess the sense of discipline to work following accepted clinical standards.
- Prior experience in performing x-rays and EKG preferred.
- Six months experience preferred.
- NOTE: BLS within 90 days
- Requires travel to all Tanner Medical Group Locations.
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Who's Hiring
- LiveWell Homecare Agency283L
- Banner Health77
- Cleveland Clinic65
- US Department of Veterans Affairs54
- Mercy50
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services165
- Insurance4
- Animal Care & Pet Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with a valid CNA or home health aide certification
- Experience assisting clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and mobility
- Current CPR and first aid certification from an accredited provider
- Ability to lift and transfer residents weighing up to 50 pounds with proper body mechanics
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license for home care or community-based roles
- Basic documentation skills including completing daily care logs and incident reports accurately
Tips for Your Care Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each care setting
Skilled nursing facilities and private home care agencies look for different things. Highlight ADL support and infection control for facility roles, and stress reliability, transportation, and one-on-one client relationship skills for home-based openings.
List every active certification clearly
Your CNA, CPR, first aid, and any state-specific home health aide credentials should appear in a dedicated certifications section with expiration dates. Recruiters screening care assistant applications often filter on these before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists care assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings that match your patient population
Search by specialty: memory care, pediatric, or post-acute. Applying to roles that match your actual patient experience means your resume speaks directly to what the hiring coordinator needs, rather than reading as a generic fit.
Prepare behavioral answers around real scenarios
Care assistant interviews consistently ask how you handled an agitated resident, a family conflict, or an emergency. Write out two or three specific situations from past roles and practice delivering them in clear, concise language before your interview.
Follow up after your interview within 48 hours
Send a brief note to the nurse manager or recruiter who interviewed you. Reference one specific moment from the conversation. Care roles depend on reliability and communication, and a prompt, professional follow-up signals both before you're even hired.
Care Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most care assistants?
The most active employers for care assistants right now are LiveWell Homecare Agency, Banner Health, and Cleveland Clinic, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be highest in states with large aging populations and dense assisted living networks.
How many care assistant jobs are remote?
About 13% of care assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since most roles require direct physical care and in-person presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are care coordination, patient scheduling, and telehealth support roles that sit adjacent to hands-on care assistant work.
How do you become a care assistant?
To become a care assistant, complete a state-approved nursing assistant or home health aide training program, pass your state competency evaluation, and obtain your CNA or HHA certification. Get current CPR and first aid credentials, then apply to entry-level openings at home care agencies, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes to build your clinical hours and patient care experience.
Can you get hired as a care assistant with little or no experience?
Many employers hire care assistants with no prior paid experience if you hold a current CNA or home health aide certification and can demonstrate reliability. Highlighting informal caregiving for a family member, volunteering at a senior center, or completing clinical hours during your training program all count as relevant background. Home care agencies and adult day programs tend to be the most open to first-time hires.
What does the care assistant interview process look like?
Most care assistant interviews start with a phone screen from a recruiter or staffing coordinator, followed by an in-person or video interview with a nurse manager or director of care. Expect scenario-based questions about handling difficult residents, managing emergencies, and respecting patient dignity. Some employers also require a background check, drug screen, and TB test before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to care assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to care assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred care setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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