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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.
- Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
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, Non Indicated, 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 86641
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Rotating
Work Schedule 12 Hour shifts
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH IPC 60N 4TH MEDICAL
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.
- Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
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, Non Indicated, 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 86641
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Rotating
Work Schedule 12 Hour shifts
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH IPC 60N 4TH MEDICAL
Category Nursing Support
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Care Assistant
Target employers with a proven sponsorship history
Large nursing home chains and regional healthcare groups file sponsorship petitions far more consistently than small private facilities. Prioritize employers with multiple locations, as they typically have established immigration legal teams and are comfortable navigating the process.
Understand which visa category fits your background
Most Care Assistants pursue sponsorship through the EB-3 unskilled or skilled worker category, or H-1B if the role requires a bachelor's degree. Your education level and the specific job requirements determine which pathway your employer can support.
Get your credentials verified early
Many U.S. states require foreign-trained care workers to have certifications evaluated or equivalency confirmed before starting work. Starting this process before applying removes a common bottleneck that causes employers to withdraw offers at the last stage.
Look for roles that include state certification sponsorship
Some employers will sponsor your Certified Nursing Assistant credential as part of the hiring package. These roles are especially valuable because the employer invests before the visa petition, signaling genuine long-term commitment to sponsoring and retaining you.
Be upfront about your visa status and timeline
Care facilities plan staffing months in advance, so transparency about your current status and work authorization timeline helps employers decide quickly. Delaying this conversation often costs you the offer when the facility fills the role with someone immediately available.
Use Migrate Mate to find care roles open to sponsorship
Most general job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored listings without distinction. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers willing to sponsor, saving you from spending weeks applying to facilities that will decline the moment you mention visa requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Care Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Most Care Assistant positions do not qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role is generally not classified as a specialty occupation requiring a specific bachelor's degree. However, if the position is structured as a clinical or healthcare coordinator role with degree requirements, some employers have successfully filed H-1B petitions. EB-3 sponsorship is a far more common and realistic path for this job title.
What visa category do most sponsored Care Assistants use?
The EB-3 visa category covers both skilled workers (requiring at least two years of training or experience) and unskilled workers (requiring less than two years). Care Assistants often qualify under the unskilled or other worker subcategory, though PERM labor certification is required first. The full process, including PERM and the visa petition, typically takes one to three years depending on your country of birth.
Do I need a degree to get a Care Assistant job with visa sponsorship?
A degree is not required for most Care Assistant roles. Employers typically look for a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant caregiving experience, and in many states, a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate. However, having a degree in nursing, social work, or a health-related field can strengthen your application and open the door to higher-level roles with clearer sponsorship pathways.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Care Assistants?
Larger long-term care chains, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies with high turnover are the most active sponsors for Care Assistant roles. They often have in-house HR familiar with immigration processes. Smaller private households or boutique care agencies rarely have the resources or legal infrastructure to sponsor a visa petition. Browse Migrate Mate to find facilities actively sponsoring this role.
How long does the sponsorship process take for a Care Assistant position?
For EB-3 sponsorship, the process starts with PERM labor certification, which takes roughly six to eighteen months at the Department of Labor. After that, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS, and you may then need to wait for a visa number to become available, depending on your country of birth. Indian and Chinese nationals face significantly longer waits due to per-country backlogs.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Care Assistant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.