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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Personal Care Assistant
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Personal Care Assistant roles don't qualify automatically as H-1B specialty occupations. Target employers who write job postings requiring a bachelor's in psychology, health sciences, or social work, since the degree-to-role connection is what USCIS scrutinizes during I-129 adjudication.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job title. Run your SOC code and worksite zip through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the floor your employer is legally bound to meet.
Search employers using verified LCA filing history
Filter your job search to agencies and health systems that have already filed certified LCAs for Personal Care Assistant or home health aide roles. Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B sponsorship history by employer, so you're not guessing which organizations have navigated this process before.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your role involves multiple patient locations or facility sites, each worksite address requires its own certified LCA from DOL. Ask your prospective employer how they handle multi-site workers before you accept an offer, since an uncovered worksite puts your status at risk.
Review your O*NET profile to build your petition case
The O*NET occupation profile for Personal Care Aides lists the typical education level as below a bachelor's degree. Use the tasks and knowledge domains listed there to show how your employer's specific role requires degree-level expertise, strengthening the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.
Account for H-1B cap timing in your job search
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so plan your job search around USCIS filing windows. University hospital systems and nonprofit healthcare organizations are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round, which removes the timing pressure that cap-subject employers face.
H-1B Visa Personal Care Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Personal Care Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The H-1B specialty occupation standard requires a role that normally needs at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Standard Personal Care Assistant duties don't meet that bar on their own. Sponsoring employers typically restructure the position to emphasize clinical assessment, care planning, or behavioral health duties that require a degree in psychology, social work, or health sciences, then document that requirement in the job posting and LCA before filing with USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Personal Care Assistant jobs?
Large healthcare systems, academic medical centers, and behavioral health organizations are the most likely sponsors because they have dedicated immigration compliance teams and can build job descriptions around degree-level clinical duties. Smaller private home care agencies sponsor far less frequently. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for care roles directly on Migrate Mate, which saves time compared to manual OFLC disclosure searches.
How long does H-1B status last for a Personal Care Assistant position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial approval, with one extension available for a total of six years. After six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific milestones under AC21. There's no automatic renewal simply because the job continues, so you and your employer need to track your expiration date carefully.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different patient site or home address?
Each worksite where you provide care needs its own certified LCA on file with DOL before you begin working there. If your employer sends you to a new location, they must file a new or amended LCA covering that address. Working at an uncertified site, even temporarily, is a compliance violation. Raise this question with your employer's HR or immigration team before accepting any role that involves multiple or rotating locations.
Can a Personal Care Assistant employer use cap-exempt status to avoid the H-1B lottery?
Some healthcare employers qualify as cap-exempt, including nonprofit entities affiliated with universities or research organizations, and certain government research hospitals. If your prospective employer holds cap-exempt status, they can file your H-1B petition at any time of year without entering the annual selection process. Ask HR directly whether the organization has filed cap-exempt petitions before, since this significantly affects your timeline and reduces uncertainty around job start dates.