Personal Care Assistant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Personal care assistant jobs can qualify for visa sponsorship when employers document the role meets H-2B visa temporary need or pursue EB-3 green card pathways. Demand is concentrated in home health agencies, assisted living facilities, and private household employers who regularly sponsor foreign workers.
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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 Visa Sponsorship as a Personal Care Assistant
Verify your credentials match state licensing rules
Many states require personal care aides to hold a Home Health Aide certificate or complete a state-approved training program. Confirm your foreign credentials translate to those requirements before applying, since employers filing sponsorship paperwork need proof you can legally work the role.
Target agencies with active PERM filing history
Home health agencies and adult day care networks file PERM labor certifications far more often than private households. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified sponsorship history for personal care roles, so you're applying where the process is already established.
Understand how H-2B seasonal demand shapes your timeline
Some personal care positions qualify under H-2B when the employer can document temporary or seasonal need. The H-2B cap is split into two 33,000-slot halves per year, so your application window and start date must align with the employer's DOL temporary labor certification filing schedule.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer before accepting
EB-3 and H-2B sponsorship both require the employer to pay the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your county and the specific SOC code covering personal care aides to confirm your offer meets that floor before the employer files.
Get your employer to document ADLs in the job description
USCIS scrutinizes whether a personal care assistant role meets the specialty occupation or skilled worker threshold for EB-3. Ask your employer to detail specific duties like medication management, transfer assistance, and care plan implementation in writing, since vague descriptions slow processing or trigger Requests for Evidence.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment if you're on STEM OPT
If you're transitioning from a STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify as a condition of your work authorization. Verify enrollment status through your HR contact before your start date, since a lapse ends your STEM OPT authorization regardless of any pending sponsorship petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What visa types support sponsorship for personal care assistant jobs?
Personal care assistant roles most commonly qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship as unskilled or semi-skilled positions, requiring at least two years of experience or training. Some employers use H-2B for temporary placements when they can document seasonal or intermittent care needs. H-1B visa does not apply since personal care work does not require a specialty occupation bachelor's degree.
Does a personal care assistant need a degree to get sponsored?
A four-year degree is not required for EB-3 sponsorship in this role. USCIS classifies most personal care aide positions as unskilled or other worker categories under EB-3, meaning the employer needs to show the job requires at least two years of experience or training rather than a specific degree. State certification or a completed training program often satisfies that threshold.
How long does EB-3 green card processing take for a personal care assistant?
EB-3 sponsorship for personal care assistants involves three sequential stages: PERM labor certification with DOL, I-140 petition filing with USCIS, and visa or adjustment of status filing. PERM alone can take six months to over a year. Applicants from countries with high EB-3 demand, particularly India and China, face additional wait times due to per-country priority date backlogs.
Which employers sponsor personal care assistants for visas?
Home health agencies, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and adult day programs are the most active sponsors for personal care roles. These employers have established HR processes and are more likely to have navigated PERM labor certification before. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship activity for personal care and home health positions near you.
Can a personal care assistant job qualify for H-2B sponsorship?
Yes, but only when the employer can document that the need is genuinely temporary or seasonal, such as covering a defined care period or filling gaps during peak demand. The employer must file a temporary labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the position must pay the DOL prevailing wage. H-2B carries an annual numerical cap that can limit availability.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Personal 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.