Care Assistant Jobs in Michigan

Care Assistant jobs in Michigan are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in home health agencies, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital systems serving an aging statewide population. The largest hiring activity is in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where established employers like Beaumont Health, Spectrum Health, and Trilogy Health Services maintain consistent openings for care assistants at every level, from entry-level personal care aides to senior direct-support roles. Personal care, memory support for dementia and Alzheimer's patients, and pediatric home care are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles182+
Top employerAddus HomeCare
Top cityGrand Rapids, MI
Cities hiring107
Work type60% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Trinity Health
Med Tech/ Care Assistant - PT 1st
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Med Tech/ Care Assistant - PT 1st
Trinity Health
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Technical Program Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Trinity Health
Medical Assistant (MA) - Urgent Care Belleville
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Medical Assistant (MA) - Urgent Care Belleville
Trinity Health
Van Buren, Michigan
Manufacturing Operations
Warehouse Operations
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Addus HomeCare
Personal Care Assistant
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Personal Care Assistant
Addus HomeCare
Brownstown, Michigan
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
10,000+

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Addus HomeCare
Personal Care Assistant
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Personal Care Assistant
Addus HomeCare
Southgate, Michigan
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
10,000+

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Addus HomeCare
Personal Care Assistant
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Personal Care Assistant
Addus HomeCare
River Rouge, Michigan
Business Development
Growth Marketing
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Care Assistant Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Grand Rapids
15 jobs
Chelsea
10 jobs
Detroit
8 jobs
Troy
5 jobs
Paw Paw
4 jobs
Ypsilanti
4 jobs
Southfield
4 jobs
Sterling Heights
4 jobs
Hastings
3 jobs

Care Assistant Job Market in Michigan

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

Who's Hiring

  • Addus HomeCare
    Addus HomeCare53
  • Corewell Health
    Corewell Health25
  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health16
  • Henry Ford Health
    Henry Ford Health12
  • U
    University Home Care6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

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

  • Current CPR and first aid certification required by most Michigan care employers
  • High school diploma or GED required for all direct care assistant positions
  • Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation for home-based care roles
  • Prior experience in a caregiving, personal care, or direct support role preferred
  • Ability to pass a Michigan background check through the Health Care Worker Registry
  • Completion of state-required training hours for home health aide or direct care workers

Care Assistant Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a care assistant in Michigan?

Michigan does not require a single universal state license for care assistants, but the path depends on the setting. Home health aides working for Medicare- or Medicaid-certified agencies must complete state-approved training and competency evaluation tracked through the Michigan Health Care Worker Registry. Direct support professionals in residential care settings follow training requirements set by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. CPR certification and a clean background check are standard starting requirements across all settings.

Which companies hire care assistants in Michigan?

Companies currently hiring care assistants in Michigan include Addus HomeCare, Corewell Health, and Trinity Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems, regional assisted living groups, and home care franchise networks are consistently among the most active employers for this role statewide.

Which Michigan cities have the most care assistant jobs?

Grand Rapids, Chelsea, and Detroit have the most care assistant openings in Michigan. Detroit anchors hiring through its dense concentration of hospital systems and long-term care facilities, while Grand Rapids and Lansing generate strong demand from regional health networks, state government health services, and a growing senior population in their surrounding suburban areas.

Are there remote care assistant jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're rare. Care assistant work is almost entirely hands-on and conducted in homes, facilities, or clinical settings, which makes fully remote roles uncommon by nature. About 40% of care assistant openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are most often administrative care coordination or telephonic care support roles rather than direct personal care.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to home care agencies or assisted living facilities that provide on-the-job training for new hires. Large Michigan employers like Trilogy Health Services and home health franchise networks regularly hire candidates without prior care experience and train them to meet state competency requirements. Completing a short state-approved home health aide training program through a Michigan community college strengthens your application, and lateral experience as a CNA student, direct support professional, or medical assistant can open the same doors.

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

You can find and apply to care assistant jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience level, location, and care setting, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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