Healthcare Assistant Jobs

Healthcare Assistant jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home health agencies, at every level from entry-level aide to senior clinical support, with specializations in geriatric care, behavioral health, and rehabilitation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles148+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerOptum
Top cityChula Vista, CA
Work type74% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Chiro One Wellness Center
Healthcare Assistant
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Healthcare Assistant
Chiro One Wellness Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Chiro One Wellness Center
Healthcare Assistant
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Healthcare Assistant
Chiro One Wellness Center
Saint Peters, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
501-1,000

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Administrative Assistant Mental Health / Healthcare
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Administrative Assistant Mental Health / Healthcare
Rising Above It All LLC
Greenville, North Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Office Management
$15 - $16/hr
On-Site

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Sharp HealthCare
Healthcare Assistant - 4T PCU Stroke/Neuro/Ortho - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Days - Full Time
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Healthcare Assistant - 4T PCU Stroke/Neuro/Ortho - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Days - Full Time
Sharp HealthCare
Chula Vista, California
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$25.15 - $32.42/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Sharp HealthCare
Healthcare Assistant - 4T PCU Stroke/Neuro/Ortho - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Nights - Full Time
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Healthcare Assistant - 4T PCU Stroke/Neuro/Ortho - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Nights - Full Time
Sharp HealthCare
Chula Vista, California
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$25.15 - $32.42/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Healthcare Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

Optum
Optum6 open roles
TEEMA
TEEMA5 open roles
CareerNation
CareerNation4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Science & Research
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in healthcare assistant jobs.

  • High school diploma or equivalent and a state-recognized Certified Nursing Assistant credential
  • Current CPR and first aid certification from an accredited organization
  • Demonstrated experience assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing and mobility
  • Ability to take and accurately record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
  • Physical stamina to lift, transfer, and reposition patients safely using proper body mechanics
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems and basic clinical documentation procedures

Tips for Your Healthcare Assistant Job Search

Tailor your resume to each setting

Hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies each prioritize different skills. Highlight patient mobility assistance for long-term care roles, vital signs monitoring for clinical settings, and companionship and ADL support for home health positions. Matching your language to the setting gets you past initial screening.

List every certification you hold

Certified Nursing Assistant credentials, CPR certification, first aid training, and any state-specific home health aide certificates belong on your resume. Recruiters filter by these before reading anything else, so an unlisted credential is the same as a missing one.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists healthcare assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target job postings by shift type

Many healthcare assistant openings specify day, evening, night, or weekend shifts in the title or first paragraph. Filtering your search by shift type saves time and puts you in front of postings where your availability is an immediate match rather than a negotiation.

Prepare for a skills demonstration in interviews

Many healthcare employers ask candidates to demonstrate basic clinical tasks like taking blood pressure, repositioning a patient, or documenting intake. Refreshing your hands-on technique before the interview and being ready to verbalize your process gives you a clear edge over unprepared applicants.

Follow up after your clinical reference checks

Hiring decisions for healthcare assistant roles often stall during reference verification. A brief, professional message to the hiring coordinator a few days after your interview, confirming your references have been notified and you remain interested, keeps your application active without appearing pushy.

Healthcare Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most healthcare assistants?

Optum, TEEMA, and CareerNation are hiring the most healthcare assistants right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially strong in long-term care and home health segments of those markets.

How many healthcare assistant jobs are remote?

About 26% of healthcare assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because direct patient care requires physical presence. The sub-areas most likely to include remote components are telehealth patient coordination and administrative support functions attached to healthcare assistant titles.

How do you become a healthcare assistant?

You typically complete a state-approved nursing assistant training program, which combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical hours. After finishing the program you pass your state's competency exam to earn a Certified Nursing Assistant credential. Some employers also accept candidates enrolled in nursing programs and provide on-the-job training while the credentialing process is completed.

Can you get hired as a healthcare assistant with little or no experience?

Yes, many employers hire entry-level healthcare assistants and provide on-site training, particularly in long-term care facilities and home health agencies where turnover creates steady demand. Volunteering at a hospital or care facility, completing a short CNA training program, and listing any caregiving experience from personal life all strengthen an application when paid experience is limited.

What does the healthcare assistant interview process look like?

Most healthcare assistant interviews start with a phone screening covering your availability, certifications, and general patient care experience. A face-to-face or video interview with a nursing supervisor or HR coordinator typically follows, focused on situational questions about handling difficult patients and emergency protocols. Some facilities add a brief skills check or facility tour before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to healthcare assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to healthcare assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, preferred setting, and shift availability, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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