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Personal Care Assistant jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, then sponsor an I-140 petition for EB-3 skilled worker or professional classification. Home health agencies, assisted living facilities, and private households are the most active sponsors. Priority date backlogs vary by country of birth, so starting the PERM process early matters.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Category Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department LIFE Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Home Care Team
Date posted 11/05/2026
Job ID R-15865
Job Summary
Full-time; Days. REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND Valid Driver's License. Previous patient care experience and/or training preferred. Candidates MUST have reliable transportation and be able to travel regularly to provide services at the LIFE Geisinger site and in individuals’ homes.
Job Duties
Provides personal care assistance to participants at the Adult Day Health Center and provides personal care, homemaker services, personal interaction and restorative care to participants in their homes to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle in the community.
- Works independently in a safe and courteous manner, under a care plan developed by the home care coordinator and participant, to provide care needed while allowing the maximum level of independence in the home.
- Provides direct participant care including but not limited to: Personal care, nutrition and hydration, obtain vital signs, assist with ambulation and transfers of participant and active and passive range of motion, assist with prompting for medication compliance and care of participant incontinence.
- Participates with indirect participant care responsibilities including but not limited to: Light housekeeping, assist with laundry, use supplies accurately and economically, and delivery of medication and supplies as needed.
- May require on-call coverage for afterhours care for emergencies in home.
- Remains attentive to participant and personal care assistant safety responsibilities including appropriately utilizing good body mechanics and use of gait belt, back brace for transfers and ambulation of participants.
- Collects data for mandatory requirements and various quality improvement projects and is actively involved in action plans and implementation to improve quality for the LIFE Geisinger program.
- Completes accurate and thorough documentation for services provided according to program policy.
- Maintains effective communication skills with the older adult and with co-workers.
- Explains actions to participant before starting task.
- Understands and demonstrates that all care is done with full regard to participants rights.
- Provides orientation and redirection to participant.
- Promotes independence in participant by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
- Communicates respect and caring verbally and non-verbally with participant and other staff.
- Works cooperatively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide quality of care to LIFE Geisinger participants.
- Attends assigned interdisciplinary team and scheduled monthly meetings and completes all required educational trainings.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Caring for your health and well-being.
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Interpersonal Communication; Communication; Computer Literacy
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Category Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department LIFE Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Home Care Team
Date posted 11/05/2026
Job ID R-15865
Job Summary
Full-time; Days. REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND Valid Driver's License. Previous patient care experience and/or training preferred. Candidates MUST have reliable transportation and be able to travel regularly to provide services at the LIFE Geisinger site and in individuals’ homes.
Job Duties
Provides personal care assistance to participants at the Adult Day Health Center and provides personal care, homemaker services, personal interaction and restorative care to participants in their homes to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle in the community.
- Works independently in a safe and courteous manner, under a care plan developed by the home care coordinator and participant, to provide care needed while allowing the maximum level of independence in the home.
- Provides direct participant care including but not limited to: Personal care, nutrition and hydration, obtain vital signs, assist with ambulation and transfers of participant and active and passive range of motion, assist with prompting for medication compliance and care of participant incontinence.
- Participates with indirect participant care responsibilities including but not limited to: Light housekeeping, assist with laundry, use supplies accurately and economically, and delivery of medication and supplies as needed.
- May require on-call coverage for afterhours care for emergencies in home.
- Remains attentive to participant and personal care assistant safety responsibilities including appropriately utilizing good body mechanics and use of gait belt, back brace for transfers and ambulation of participants.
- Collects data for mandatory requirements and various quality improvement projects and is actively involved in action plans and implementation to improve quality for the LIFE Geisinger program.
- Completes accurate and thorough documentation for services provided according to program policy.
- Maintains effective communication skills with the older adult and with co-workers.
- Explains actions to participant before starting task.
- Understands and demonstrates that all care is done with full regard to participants rights.
- Provides orientation and redirection to participant.
- Promotes independence in participant by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
- Communicates respect and caring verbally and non-verbally with participant and other staff.
- Works cooperatively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide quality of care to LIFE Geisinger participants.
- Attends assigned interdisciplinary team and scheduled monthly meetings and completes all required educational trainings.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Caring for your health and well-being.
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Interpersonal Communication; Communication; Computer Literacy
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Personal Care Assistant
Get your credentials evaluation done first
Foreign training or caregiving certifications must be evaluated by a credential assessment agency before PERM recruitment begins. An employer's PERM attorney will need documentation showing your qualifications meet the minimum requirements listed in the job opportunity.
Target assisted living chains over individual households
Corporate-owned assisted living and skilled nursing chains have HR infrastructure to manage PERM filings across multiple facilities. Private household employers can sponsor a Personal Care Assistant, but the PERM process is more complex and requires the same DOL recruitment steps.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in the Personal Care Assistant and home health aide categories. Targeting employers who have completed PERM filings before reduces the risk of starting the process with an inexperienced sponsor.
Verify your wage category before the offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Check the OFLC Wage Search tool directly to confirm which wage level applies to your specific duties before negotiating your offer letter.
File your I-485 as early as your priority date allows
Nationals of India, China, Mexico, and the Philippines face per-country backlogs on EB-3 visas. Tracking your priority date in the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin and filing adjustment of status the moment your date becomes current reduces total wait time significantly.
Understand AC21 portability before switching employers
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. Confirm your new Personal Care Assistant role falls within the same O*NET occupational group before making the switch.
Green Card Personal Care Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Personal Care Assistant get a green card through employer sponsorship?
Yes. Personal Care Assistant roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the position requires at least two years of training or experience, or as professionals if the role requires a bachelor's degree. The employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, then sponsors an I-140 petition with USCIS. Approval leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Personal Care Assistant roles rarely qualify for H-1B visa status because H-1B requires a specialty occupation tied to a specific bachelor's degree field. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 is a better fit: it covers skilled workers with two or more years of relevant experience, there is no lottery, and approval leads to permanent residence. The tradeoff is that PERM labor certification adds time to the process, and per-country backlogs can extend waits for nationals of high-demand countries.
What does the PERM process involve for a Personal Care Assistant role?
PERM requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. workers applied for the position. DOL reviews the prevailing wage determination, job requirements, and recruitment results. If certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Recruitment must be genuine and documented; the employer cannot exclude U.S. applicants or set requirements designed specifically to favor the foreign worker.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Personal Care Assistants?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, including those who have completed PERM filings for Personal Care Assistant and related home health roles. Focusing your search on employers with prior sponsorship experience shortens the timeline because they already have immigration counsel, established PERM procedures, and familiarity with DOL recruitment requirements.
Can I change employers after my green card application is filed?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your priority date or place in the queue. The new Personal Care Assistant or home health role must fall within the same O*NET occupational category. If your I-140 was approved by your original employer, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition.