Care Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin
Care assistant jobs in Wisconsin concentrate in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and hospital systems, with steady demand at both entry-level and experienced tiers. The busiest hiring markets are Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where large employers such as Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Aspirus have ongoing openings for care assistants. Memory care support, post-acute rehabilitation assistance, and personal care aide roles are the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - MadisonWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Department: Cardiovascular Care Unit
Location: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
700 South Park Street
Madison, WI 53715
Position Details
- Weekly Hours: Full-time; scheduled 32 hours a week
- Schedule: PRN; schedule on an as needed basis
- Qualifications: Must hold an active Wisconsin CNA certification
Job Summary:
Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
- Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
- Relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
- Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
- Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
- Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
- Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
- Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
- Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
- Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
- May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- Or
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
Work Shift:
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - MadisonWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Department: Cardiovascular Care Unit
Location: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
700 South Park Street
Madison, WI 53715
Position Details
- Weekly Hours: Full-time; scheduled 32 hours a week
- Schedule: PRN; schedule on an as needed basis
- Qualifications: Must hold an active Wisconsin CNA certification
Job Summary:
Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
- Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
- Relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
- Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
- Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
- Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
- Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
- Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
- Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
- Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
- May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- Or
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
Work Shift:
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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The qualifications that appear most often in care assistant jobs across Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check clearance required for all direct-care positions
- High school diploma or GED recognized by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- Current CPR and first aid certification from an accredited provider
- Completion of a Wisconsin-approved nurse aide training program or equivalent
- Ability to assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and mobility
- Experience with electronic health records or willingness to learn employer systems
Care Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care assistant in Wisconsin?
Most care assistant roles in Wisconsin require completing a state-approved nurse aide training program and passing the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation, administered through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Successful candidates are listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry, which employers check before hiring. Some positions, particularly in home care or assisted living, hire candidates who are actively enrolled in training, allowing you to work while completing certification.
Which companies hire care assistants in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin care assistant roles are posted by UW Health, ProHealth Care (WI), and SSM Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's dense network of independent skilled nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and regional health systems means openings appear statewide, not just in the largest cities.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most care assistant jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and Waukesha have the most care assistant openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee's concentration of hospital systems and long-term care campuses drives the largest share of postings, while Madison's university medical center and growing senior population sustain consistent demand, and Green Bay's regional health network and assisted living growth account for activity in the northeast part of the state.
Are there remote care assistant jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Care assistant work is hands-on by nature, requiring in-person support with daily living activities, so the vast majority of roles are fully on-site. About 5% of care assistant openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be care coordination or telephonic support roles rather than direct personal care positions.
How can I get hired as a care assistant in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a Wisconsin-approved nurse aide training program, many of which are offered free or subsidized by employers such as Froedtert Health and UW Health in exchange for a commitment to work after certification. Large assisted living operators and home health agencies across the state regularly hire candidates as temporary or provisional aides while training is in progress. Lateral moves from roles such as dietary aide, housekeeping, or patient transport within the same facility are also a common door into direct care work.
Where can I find and apply to care assistant jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to care assistant jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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