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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides patient care at the direction of a Registered Nurse. The incumbent will have direct contact with patients and their families as well as perform indirect patient care activities necessary to support patients within their environment. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Assists the patient with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, socializing and unit specific technical skills.
- Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/significant other(s) as delegated by the professional care provider.
- Collects, reports and documents data related to direct patient care activities.
- Assists with indirect patient care activities such as providing a clean, efficient and safe patient care environment, companion care, housekeeping, transporting of patients, and chaperoning the physician during patient examinations and procedures as needed.
- Performs unit specific duties and additional clerical duties as needed which may include stocking and maintaining clerical and patient supplies.
- Provides communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
- Processes paper orders in the event of a downtime if working in the clerical role. Will enter "downtime occurrence order" and associated start and stop time in each patient record.
- May process electronic requests to order medical treatments and tests. May retrieve patient test and lab results.
- May schedule patient appointments.
- May maintain patient records and activity boards on unit as needed.
- May manage admits, discharges, and transfer functions per unit standard.
- May observe the cardiac monitor and notify the nursing and medical staff of any abnormal heart rhythm variances which indicate heart ischemia or an acute myocardial infarction.
- At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer service skills. Ability to work in a busy environment.
- Demonstrated ability to use a multi-line phone system and utilize hospital paging system as needed.
- Ability to initiate appropriate action in emergency/crisis situations which require the incumbent to evaluate the crises and determine what the protocol is for each situation.
Qualifications
Required
- For those enrolled in a nursing program, incumbent has three months from completion of RN program to obtain an RN license. If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months, the incumbent must immediately obtain a current CNA certification.
- Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three months.
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- One of the following
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah.
- Completion of first round of clinical and current enrollment in approved nursing education program.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 83800
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule No weekends, no holidays, scheduled 4 10's-afternoon/evening shift
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Acute Care Complex (ACC)
Workplace Set Up On-site
City Salt Lake City
State UT
Department UUH ANC 22C ACC Operating Room
Category Nursing Support
Workplace Set Up On-site
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides patient care at the direction of a Registered Nurse. The incumbent will have direct contact with patients and their families as well as perform indirect patient care activities necessary to support patients within their environment. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Assists the patient with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, socializing and unit specific technical skills.
- Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/significant other(s) as delegated by the professional care provider.
- Collects, reports and documents data related to direct patient care activities.
- Assists with indirect patient care activities such as providing a clean, efficient and safe patient care environment, companion care, housekeeping, transporting of patients, and chaperoning the physician during patient examinations and procedures as needed.
- Performs unit specific duties and additional clerical duties as needed which may include stocking and maintaining clerical and patient supplies.
- Provides communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
- Processes paper orders in the event of a downtime if working in the clerical role. Will enter "downtime occurrence order" and associated start and stop time in each patient record.
- May process electronic requests to order medical treatments and tests. May retrieve patient test and lab results.
- May schedule patient appointments.
- May maintain patient records and activity boards on unit as needed.
- May manage admits, discharges, and transfer functions per unit standard.
- May observe the cardiac monitor and notify the nursing and medical staff of any abnormal heart rhythm variances which indicate heart ischemia or an acute myocardial infarction.
- At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer service skills. Ability to work in a busy environment.
- Demonstrated ability to use a multi-line phone system and utilize hospital paging system as needed.
- Ability to initiate appropriate action in emergency/crisis situations which require the incumbent to evaluate the crises and determine what the protocol is for each situation.
Qualifications
Required
- For those enrolled in a nursing program, incumbent has three months from completion of RN program to obtain an RN license. If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months, the incumbent must immediately obtain a current CNA certification.
- Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three months.
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- One of the following
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah.
- Completion of first round of clinical and current enrollment in approved nursing education program.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 83800
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule No weekends, no holidays, scheduled 4 10's-afternoon/evening shift
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Acute Care Complex (ACC)
Workplace Set Up On-site
City Salt Lake City
State UT
Department UUH ANC 22C ACC Operating Room
Category Nursing Support
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Care Assistant
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility for Care Assistant roles hinges on whether your degree directly relates to the job duties. Check the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code to confirm the typical education requirement listed aligns with your credentials.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Care Assistant openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this role. Past LCA filings signal that the employer understands H-1B requirements and has sponsored workers in similar direct care positions before.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment before accepting
H-1B employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to legally verify your work authorization. Confirm enrollment status during the offer stage, not after you've signed, so you don't lose your 60-day grace period waiting on a fix.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier in your metro
Care Assistant wages vary significantly by geography. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I and Level II prevailing wages for your target city before negotiating, so you know whether an employer's offer meets the DOL minimum for your location.
Document supervised clinical hours for the petition
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence on Care Assistant petitions questioning specialty occupation status. Gather employer letters, duty statements, and degree transcripts that show your role requires degree-level clinical judgment, not general caregiving tasks.
File I-129 at least six months before start date
H-1B petitions can be filed up to six months before your intended start date. Coordinating this timeline with your employer early prevents gaps in authorization, especially if you're transitioning off OPT or a previous employer's H-1B.
H-1B Visa Care Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Care Assistant jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
A Care Assistant role qualifies for H-1B sponsorship only if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as health sciences, nursing, or social work, meeting USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted, or where no degree is required, typically don't qualify. The employer must document that degree-level knowledge is necessary to perform the specific duties of the role.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Care Assistants?
Long-term care facilities, home health agencies, hospital systems, and rehabilitation centers are the most common H-1B sponsors for Care Assistant roles. Larger healthcare networks are more likely to have established immigration programs and HR teams familiar with LCA filings through DOL. You can browse Care Assistant openings from verified H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with active LCA filing history in this occupation.
What documents should I prepare before applying for H-1B-sponsored Care Assistant roles?
Prepare certified degree transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., professional licenses relevant to your care role such as a state CNA or HHA certification, and a detailed letter from a current or previous employer describing your clinical duties. USCIS scrutinizes Care Assistant petitions closely, so documentation showing degree-level judgment in your daily responsibilities strengthens your case significantly.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a Care Assistant role mid-year?
Yes, cap-exempt employers such as nonprofit healthcare systems affiliated with universities or research hospitals can file H-1B petitions year-round with no lottery. Standard for-profit care employers must file during the regular cap season, with a start date no earlier than October 1. If you're currently on OPT and your employer misses the cap window, a cap-gap extension through USCIS may bridge the authorization gap until October 1.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change Care Assistant employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer once your transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and submit a new I-129 petition. Confirm the new employer is E-Verify enrolled before your first day with them.