Care Assistant Jobs in Alabama

Care Assistant jobs in Alabama are in steady demand, concentrated in residential senior care, home health agencies, and hospital-based patient support roles at every level from entry-level aide to experienced personal care specialist. Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile are the largest hiring markets, with well-established employers such as Encompass Health, Ascension St. Vincent's, and Diversicare regularly filling care assistant positions. The most sought-after specialties in Alabama include memory care, behavioral health support, and post-acute rehabilitation assistance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles39
Top employerUAB Medicine
Top cityBirmingham, AL
Cities hiring19
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBLS Certification

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Patient Care Assistant
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Patient Care Assistant
Cornerstone Caregiving
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$13 - $15/hr
51-200

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Health Care Assistant - Madison Hospital Acute Surgical Care 4th FL - FT - 1st Shift
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Health Care Assistant - Madison Hospital Acute Surgical Care 4th FL - FT - 1st Shift
Huntsville Hospital Health System
Madison, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Health Care Assistant Weekend - Madison Hospital Acute Surgical Care 4th FL - FT - 1st Shift
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Health Care Assistant Weekend - Madison Hospital Acute Surgical Care 4th FL - FT - 1st Shift
Huntsville Hospital Health System
Madison, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Patient Care Assistant 7a-7p Medical/Surgical Unit
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Patient Care Assistant 7a-7p Medical/Surgical Unit
Southeast Health
Dothan, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
High school
1,001-5,000

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Physician Assistant - Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Physician Assistant - Family Medicine and Primary Care
Preferred Medical Group
Opelika, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$85k - $95k/yr
On-Site
BLS Certification
51-200

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Care Assistant Jobs by City in Alabama

Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Birmingham
7 jobs
Auburn
4 jobs
Hoover
4 jobs
Madison
4 jobs
Dothan
2 jobs
Mobile
2 jobs
Fayette
2 jobs
Opelika
2 jobs
Phenix City
2 jobs

Care Assistant Job Market in Alabama

A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

UAB Medicine5 open roles
Visiting Angels5 open roles
Big Blue Marble Academy4 open roles

What Alabama Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in care assistant jobs across Alabama.

  • Active CPR and first aid certification recognized by Alabama employer or facility
  • High school diploma or GED required by most Alabama care facilities
  • Completion of an Alabama-approved nurse aide or personal care aide training program
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check per Alabama Department of Public Health requirements
  • Valid driver's license for home health and community-based care assistant positions in Alabama
  • Prior experience in a care setting such as assisted living, memory care, or home health preferred

Care Assistant Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a care assistant in Alabama?

Becoming a care assistant in Alabama typically starts with a high school diploma or GED, followed by completing a state-approved nurse aide training program if you plan to work in a certified facility. The Alabama Department of Public Health oversees the Nurse Aide Registry, and many care assistant roles require or strongly prefer candidates who appear on that registry. Home health aides working for Medicare-certified agencies must also meet federal training competency standards recognized by Alabama.

Which companies hire care assistants in Alabama?

Companies currently hiring care assistants in Alabama include UAB Medicine, Visiting Angels, and Big Blue Marble Academy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Alabama's concentration of long-term care chains, hospital-affiliated home health programs, and regional senior living communities means openings appear across the state year-round.

Which Alabama cities have the most care assistant jobs?

Birmingham, Auburn, and Hoover have the most care assistant openings in Alabama. Birmingham leads because of its dense network of hospital systems, rehabilitation centers, and senior living communities, while Huntsville's rapid population growth has expanded demand for home health and assisted living staff, and Mobile's large retiree population and regional medical centers sustain consistent hiring in the southern part of the state.

Are there remote care assistant jobs in Alabama?

Yes, but they're rare. Care assistant work is fundamentally hands-on and conducted in a client's home, a residential facility, or a clinical setting, which limits remote options significantly. About 0% of care assistant openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be care coordination, scheduling support, or telehealth-adjacent roles rather than direct patient care positions.

How can I get hired as a care assistant in Alabama with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to home health agencies and assisted living communities in Alabama that run their own training programs for new hires. Encompass Health and Diversicare, both active in Alabama, periodically hire entry-level aides and provide on-the-job training toward nurse aide competency. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as childcare, pharmacy technician, or hospitality often make a strong lateral move, and getting listed on the Alabama Nurse Aide Registry early gives applicants a clear hiring edge even without prior care experience.

Where can I find and apply to care assistant jobs in Alabama?

You can find and apply to care assistant jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience level, preferred location, and care setting, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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