Home Health Aide Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Home health aide jobs can qualify for H-2B visa temporary work visas or employer-sponsored green cards through PERM labor certification, depending on whether the need is seasonal or ongoing. Employers in home care agencies and skilled nursing support regularly file for foreign workers when local recruitment falls short.
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The position description is only to be used as a guide. It does not constitute any type of contract between the agency and employee. At the agency’s discretion, the description may be changed and additional duties; qualifications or requirements may be added at any time. This position will demonstrate competency in the care of the (circle all that applies): Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Hospice patient population.
The Hospice Aide (C.N.A.) will be assigned to patients by a Registered Nurse. (Services provided by the aide must be ordered by the IDG based on the patient’s assessed needs.) The Hospice Aide shall follow instructions provided by a Registered Nurse, Therapist, or Nurse Supervisor as documented on the computerized Hospice Aide assignment sheet. Duties may include the performance of simple procedures as an extension of nursing or therapy services; personal care, ambulation, and exercise, household services essential to health care at home, reporting changes in the patient’s conditions and needs, and completing appropriate records.
The Hospice Aide will have demonstrated the ability to determine when the patient’s condition requires additional services and act accordingly.
This position may be required to crosstrain within the agency. Responsibilities in secondary position may require access to medical records and other computer access exceeding routine computer usage. Access to patient information may be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this role; therefore, adherence to Ballad privacy and security policies and practices is a must.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to read with comprehension, communicate in writing and calculate simple mathematical problems.
- Must have completed an approved Home Health Aide program of 75 hours, including 16 hours supervised practical experience as required by OBRA-87 laws or have completed Fundamentals of Nursing/one semester of an approved nursing school.
- Must successfully complete Agency Competency Evaluation.
- Must successfully complete orientation to Hospice.
- Prior hospital, nursing home or health aide experience preferred.
- Must have dependable transportation.
- Must carry current personal collision and liability insurance on any vehicle driven.
- Must maintain current driver’s license in the appropriate state.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Must possess and maintain current C.N.A certification and cardiopulmonary resuscitation cert.
Work Requirements:
- Shift: Day
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
- Travel Required: Local Travel
- Shift Details: 8a-5p
- City/State: Bristol, TN
Location:
Home Health & Hospice
Job Description:
Summary:
The position description is only to be used as a guide. It does not constitute any type of contract between the agency and employee. At the agency’s discretion, the description may be changed and additional duties; qualifications or requirements may be added at any time. This position will demonstrate competency in the care of the (circle all that applies): Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Hospice patient population.
The Hospice Aide (C.N.A.) will be assigned to patients by a Registered Nurse. (Services provided by the aide must be ordered by the IDG based on the patient’s assessed needs.) The Hospice Aide shall follow instructions provided by a Registered Nurse, Therapist, or Nurse Supervisor as documented on the computerized Hospice Aide assignment sheet. Duties may include the performance of simple procedures as an extension of nursing or therapy services; personal care, ambulation, and exercise, household services essential to health care at home, reporting changes in the patient’s conditions and needs, and completing appropriate records.
The Hospice Aide will have demonstrated the ability to determine when the patient’s condition requires additional services and act accordingly.
This position may be required to crosstrain within the agency. Responsibilities in secondary position may require access to medical records and other computer access exceeding routine computer usage. Access to patient information may be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this role; therefore, adherence to Ballad privacy and security policies and practices is a must.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to read with comprehension, communicate in writing and calculate simple mathematical problems.
- Must have completed an approved Home Health Aide program of 75 hours, including 16 hours supervised practical experience as required by OBRA-87 laws or have completed Fundamentals of Nursing/one semester of an approved nursing school.
- Must successfully complete Agency Competency Evaluation.
- Must successfully complete orientation to Hospice.
- Prior hospital, nursing home or health aide experience preferred.
- Must have dependable transportation.
- Must carry current personal collision and liability insurance on any vehicle driven.
- Must maintain current driver’s license in the appropriate state.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Must possess and maintain current C.N.A certification and cardiopulmonary resuscitation cert.
Work Requirements:
- Shift: Day
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
- Travel Required: Local Travel
- Shift Details: 8a-5p
- City/State: Bristol, TN
Location:
Home Health & Hospice
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Home Health Aide Jobs
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Foreign nursing assistant certifications and caregiver training documents need a U.S.-recognized credential evaluation before most employers will consider sponsoring you. Contact a NACES-member evaluator early so delays don't stall an offer.
Target agencies with PERM filing history
Home care agencies and home health networks that have filed PERM labor certifications before are far more likely to sponsor again. Use Migrate Mate to find employers in your target city who have verified sponsorship activity for this role.
Understand H-2B timing for seasonal demand
Some home health employers file H-2B petitions tied to seasonal or temporary patient caseload spikes. The H-2B cap fills quickly each half-year, so an employer must start the DOL temporary labor certification process months before your start date.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the home health aide occupation in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC category so you know the floor before you sign anything.
Confirm state licensure requirements match your visa timeline
Several states require a certified nurse aide or home health aide license before you can work legally in a client's home. If your state certification takes longer than your visa start date allows, that gap can derail an employer's filing.
Ask employers directly about EB-3 sponsorship paths
Home health aide roles qualify under the EB-3 skilled or unskilled worker category for permanent residency. Many agencies don't advertise this path, so ask your recruiter whether they've used PERM for direct support workers and what their internal timeline looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do home health aide jobs qualify for visa sponsorship?
Yes, home health aide roles can qualify for H-2B temporary work visas when the employer demonstrates a seasonal or temporary need, or for EB-3 green cards through PERM labor certification for ongoing permanent positions. The employer must prove no qualified U.S. workers are available. The visa path depends on whether the job is temporary or permanent.
Do I need a degree to get sponsored as a home health aide?
A bachelor's degree is not required for home health aide sponsorship. EB-3 unskilled worker petitions apply to roles requiring less than two years of training or experience. What matters more is state certification, any required aide training, and whether your employer can document the recruitment steps PERM requires before filing.
How do I find employers who sponsor home health aide visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for home health aide roles, searchable by city and visa type. Home care agencies and home health networks are the most common sponsors, particularly in states with high patient-to-caregiver ratios and documented local labor shortages.
What is the H-2B cap and how does it affect home health aide sponsorship?
The H-2B program has a 66,000-visa annual cap split across two half-year periods. Home health employers using H-2B for temporary caseload needs must file early because the cap fills fast, sometimes within days of opening. If the cap is reached before your employer's petition is processed, they'd need to wait for the next period or pursue a different visa category.
Will my state's home health aide certification transfer to a U.S. visa application?
Foreign certifications don't automatically satisfy U.S. state licensure requirements. You'll need a credential evaluation to establish equivalency, and you may still need to complete a state-approved aide training program or pass a competency exam before you can legally work in a client's home. USCIS approval of your visa petition doesn't substitute for state occupational licensing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Home Health Aide 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.