Healthcare Assistant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Healthcare Assistant roles are actively sponsored by hospitals, aged care facilities, and home health agencies across the U.S. Most positions qualify under the H-1B visa or EB-3 visa pathways, making this one of the more accessible routes into U.S. healthcare for internationally trained workers. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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HOURS
Shift Start Time:
7 AM
Shift End Time:
7:30 PM
AWS Hours Requirement:
12/36 - 12 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
Every Other
On-Call Required:
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$25.150 - $28.950 - $32.420
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.
In alignment with the SEIU CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 03/09/26 to 03/16/26 and available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit with a contract expiration date of 9/30/2027.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Collaborates with the interprofessional team in the delivery of quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Delivers care with consideration to populations served including age specific needs/care. Contributes to overall unit functions.
Functions as the coordinator of communication for the unit and assumes primary responsibility for medical record management. Facilitates patient data management through transcription, order entry, and documentation. Supports best use of resources in management of equipment, supplies, and other department resources.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
- Other Comparable to certified nursing assistant course.
- 1 Year recent experience in geriatric setting or recent experience in an acute care hospital.
- 1 Year experience as unit clerk/secretary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Teamwork and Communication:
Greets and makes welcome a variety of customers by telephone and in-person.
Obtains information from visitors/callers, directs as appropriate or takes complete and accurate messages. Acts on requests for customer assistance.
Uses scripts as appropriate including answering phones, transferring calls and service recovery.
Answers call lights within four (4) rings or calls into patient rooms to validate request.
Answers phone within four (4) rings and transfers calls as indicated.
Responds to all inquiries with a timeliness that promotes customer satisfaction.
Coordinates with physicians and department team members via paging system or phones.
Assists in directing others during crisis intervention (codes, disasters, etc.).
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff and uses chain of command per unit guidelines.
Prioritizes workload in accordance with patient’s needs and staffing patterns, as appropriate.
Validates understanding of new patient needs or changes in assignment.
Communicates with other staff to develop plan for best use of resources.
Asks for assistance to get workload completed.
Reports to license nurse or supervisor when unable to respond to number of current demands.
Seeks feedback from co-workers about strategy to complete work more efficiently.
Completes and signs appropriate documents accurately and timely.
Admissions, Discharge and Transfer Responsibilities:
Ensures complete room set up for new admission (bedpan, urine container, tissue paper, basin, fresh water, etc.).
Meets and greets new patient/resident and family members on admission to the unit.
Orients patient/resident and family to the facility/room.
Inventories and documents patient’s personal belongings on inventory sheet upon admission and updates as needed.
Accounts for patient’s belongings during transfer and discharge process.
Transfers/transports patient to activities, therapies and other departments on time and in a safe manner.
Removes all patient’s equipment and supplies upon discharge.
D/c’s patient from IDX within expected timeframe of patient leaving unit.
As directed by RN, appropriately enters orders related to equipment, supplies and dietary needs; seeks RN clarification when needed to ensure accuracy.
Patient Care Activities:
Completes and signs appropriate documents accurately and timely.
Provides patient care within scope of responsibilities.
Provides and documents daily care of patient per unit standards.
In monitored units, follows telemetry process and collaborates with central telemetry for initiating/discontinuing monitoring.
Communicates or questions requests outside of scope of practice to licensed nurse.
Identifies and communicates new resident/patient care issues/concerns.
Communicates changes in patients/residents condition.
Takes rapid action in life threatening situations and immediately notifies the licensed nurse.
Communicates plans to transfer patients/residents to other departments or discharge to home.
Safety:
Complies with universal precautions and hospital infection control policies.
Uses proper body mechanics and safe patient mobilization equipment to ensure patient’s safety and avoid personal injury.
Follows safety procedures required for equipment use.
Reports observed hazards and unsafe practices.
Reports personal injury within two hours after incident happened, and completes the ART and state claim forms.
Identifies and communicates patients who are at risk for injury to self and others.
Complies with hospital policy in management of patients in restraints.
Labels/stores, ensures safety of patient belongings (hearing aids, glasses, dentures).
Medical Record/Information Management:
Obtains chart inserts for admissions and maintains charts, ensuring additional forms are available and placed in charts.
Obtains previous charts from medical records.
Dismantles charts to return to Medical Records, including old charts.
Requests Medical records, films, or other medical information from other facilities as needed.
Files interdisciplinary and diagnostic printouts in chart per standards.
Dates, times, and initials all entries.
Assists team members in locating patient data information.
Collects and prepares patient data necessary to support inter-facility transfers.
Accurately updates electronic information systems (i.e. tracking shell, Stafflink, NaviCare Hill-Rom systems).
Ensures timely teletracking updates/requests.
Enters accurate disposition of patient requiring admission, transfer, or discharge per unit time guidelines.
Coordinates scheduling of test and retrieving results to support patient progress.
Retrieves diagnostic study, lab results, and other relevant patient information supportive of patient assessment.
Prepares/stocks downtime packets.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of basic patient/resident care skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform all baseline resident / patient care skills under guidance of licensed nurse.
- Fluent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.

HOURS
Shift Start Time:
7 AM
Shift End Time:
7:30 PM
AWS Hours Requirement:
12/36 - 12 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
Every Other
On-Call Required:
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$25.150 - $28.950 - $32.420
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.
In alignment with the SEIU CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 03/09/26 to 03/16/26 and available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit with a contract expiration date of 9/30/2027.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Collaborates with the interprofessional team in the delivery of quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Delivers care with consideration to populations served including age specific needs/care. Contributes to overall unit functions.
Functions as the coordinator of communication for the unit and assumes primary responsibility for medical record management. Facilitates patient data management through transcription, order entry, and documentation. Supports best use of resources in management of equipment, supplies, and other department resources.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
- Other Comparable to certified nursing assistant course.
- 1 Year recent experience in geriatric setting or recent experience in an acute care hospital.
- 1 Year experience as unit clerk/secretary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Teamwork and Communication:
Greets and makes welcome a variety of customers by telephone and in-person.
Obtains information from visitors/callers, directs as appropriate or takes complete and accurate messages. Acts on requests for customer assistance.
Uses scripts as appropriate including answering phones, transferring calls and service recovery.
Answers call lights within four (4) rings or calls into patient rooms to validate request.
Answers phone within four (4) rings and transfers calls as indicated.
Responds to all inquiries with a timeliness that promotes customer satisfaction.
Coordinates with physicians and department team members via paging system or phones.
Assists in directing others during crisis intervention (codes, disasters, etc.).
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff and uses chain of command per unit guidelines.
Prioritizes workload in accordance with patient’s needs and staffing patterns, as appropriate.
Validates understanding of new patient needs or changes in assignment.
Communicates with other staff to develop plan for best use of resources.
Asks for assistance to get workload completed.
Reports to license nurse or supervisor when unable to respond to number of current demands.
Seeks feedback from co-workers about strategy to complete work more efficiently.
Completes and signs appropriate documents accurately and timely.
Admissions, Discharge and Transfer Responsibilities:
Ensures complete room set up for new admission (bedpan, urine container, tissue paper, basin, fresh water, etc.).
Meets and greets new patient/resident and family members on admission to the unit.
Orients patient/resident and family to the facility/room.
Inventories and documents patient’s personal belongings on inventory sheet upon admission and updates as needed.
Accounts for patient’s belongings during transfer and discharge process.
Transfers/transports patient to activities, therapies and other departments on time and in a safe manner.
Removes all patient’s equipment and supplies upon discharge.
D/c’s patient from IDX within expected timeframe of patient leaving unit.
As directed by RN, appropriately enters orders related to equipment, supplies and dietary needs; seeks RN clarification when needed to ensure accuracy.
Patient Care Activities:
Completes and signs appropriate documents accurately and timely.
Provides patient care within scope of responsibilities.
Provides and documents daily care of patient per unit standards.
In monitored units, follows telemetry process and collaborates with central telemetry for initiating/discontinuing monitoring.
Communicates or questions requests outside of scope of practice to licensed nurse.
Identifies and communicates new resident/patient care issues/concerns.
Communicates changes in patients/residents condition.
Takes rapid action in life threatening situations and immediately notifies the licensed nurse.
Communicates plans to transfer patients/residents to other departments or discharge to home.
Safety:
Complies with universal precautions and hospital infection control policies.
Uses proper body mechanics and safe patient mobilization equipment to ensure patient’s safety and avoid personal injury.
Follows safety procedures required for equipment use.
Reports observed hazards and unsafe practices.
Reports personal injury within two hours after incident happened, and completes the ART and state claim forms.
Identifies and communicates patients who are at risk for injury to self and others.
Complies with hospital policy in management of patients in restraints.
Labels/stores, ensures safety of patient belongings (hearing aids, glasses, dentures).
Medical Record/Information Management:
Obtains chart inserts for admissions and maintains charts, ensuring additional forms are available and placed in charts.
Obtains previous charts from medical records.
Dismantles charts to return to Medical Records, including old charts.
Requests Medical records, films, or other medical information from other facilities as needed.
Files interdisciplinary and diagnostic printouts in chart per standards.
Dates, times, and initials all entries.
Assists team members in locating patient data information.
Collects and prepares patient data necessary to support inter-facility transfers.
Accurately updates electronic information systems (i.e. tracking shell, Stafflink, NaviCare Hill-Rom systems).
Ensures timely teletracking updates/requests.
Enters accurate disposition of patient requiring admission, transfer, or discharge per unit time guidelines.
Coordinates scheduling of test and retrieving results to support patient progress.
Retrieves diagnostic study, lab results, and other relevant patient information supportive of patient assessment.
Prepares/stocks downtime packets.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of basic patient/resident care skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform all baseline resident / patient care skills under guidance of licensed nurse.
- Fluent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Healthcare Assistant
Target employers with established sponsorship programs
Large hospital networks and national home health agencies sponsor foreign workers far more consistently than small private practices. Filter your search to employers with a documented history of H-1B or EB-3 filings before investing time in applications.
Get your credentials evaluated early
U.S. employers and USCIS will want a foreign credential evaluation for any overseas certifications or diplomas. Commissioning this before you apply removes a common bottleneck and signals to employers that you're serious and ready to move quickly.
Highlight any U.S.-recognized certifications
Certifications like CNA, CPR, or BLS carry real weight with U.S. healthcare employers and can strengthen a sponsorship case. If you hold any of these, lead with them on your resume and in your cover letter rather than burying them.
Be upfront about your visa status from the start
Disclosing your need for sponsorship early saves everyone time and builds trust. Employers who can't or won't sponsor will tell you quickly, and you'll avoid wasting weeks on roles that were never going to work out for your situation.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate's job board filters specifically for roles open to visa sponsorship, so you're not guessing which healthcare employers will support your application. Every listing is screened, which cuts out the noise of searching through general job boards.
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Find Healthcare Assistant JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do healthcare assistant jobs in the U.S. require a bachelor's degree for visa sponsorship?
Not always. Many healthcare assistant roles qualify under the EB-3 unskilled or semi-skilled worker category, which does not require a bachelor's degree. Some employers may prefer candidates with a healthcare diploma or vocational certification, and holding a CNA or similar credential strengthens your application, but a four-year degree is rarely a hard requirement for this specific job title.
Which visa is most commonly used to sponsor healthcare assistants?
The EB-3 employment-based green card is the most common pathway for healthcare assistant roles, particularly under the unskilled or other worker subcategory. H-1B sponsorship is less common for this role because it requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which most healthcare assistant positions don't satisfy under USCIS standards.
How long does it take to get sponsored as a healthcare assistant?
The EB-3 route involves PERM labor certification, I-140 petition filing, and waiting for a visa number to become available. For applicants from most countries, the total process can take two to four years. Applicants from India or China face longer waits due to per-country backlogs. Your employer's immigration attorney will give you a more precise timeline based on your country of birth.
Are healthcare employers likely to sponsor visa applicants for assistant-level roles?
Yes, particularly in states with documented healthcare worker shortages. Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies frequently sponsor foreign-born workers at the assistant level because domestic supply doesn't meet demand. Employers in rural areas or high-need specialties like geriatrics and disability support are often more willing to sponsor than urban facilities with larger applicant pools.
Where can I find healthcare assistant jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point. The platform lists healthcare assistant roles specifically open to visa sponsorship, so you can search without filtering through hundreds of positions that won't support international applicants. General job boards rarely make sponsorship status clear upfront, which wastes significant time during an already stressful job search.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Healthcare 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.
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