CNA Certified Nursing Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in California post a median of $23.74 an hour, the middle half $21.29–$27.81, across 572 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in California earn a median of $22.90 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What California requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) on the California Nurse Assistant Registry, from the California Department of Public Health, Licensing and Certification Program.
- Training: at least 160 hours, 100 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Staying active: Certificate must be renewed through CDPH (online renewal application with continuing education and employment verification).
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About the job
Job Details
- Job Type : Part-time, Full-time
- Shift and Schedule : Weekends as needed, rotating weekends, evening shift
- Benefits : 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care (oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Assist with transferring and positioning residents
- Monitor and report changes in residents' conditions
- Record entries on flow sheets, notes, and charts
- Prepare residents for meals and assist with feeding
- Maintain a clean and safe environment
- Follow state, federal, and facility policies and procedures
- Attend training and maintain certification
Requirements
- License : Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs and perform physical tasks
- Team player with good communication skills
- Ability to make independent decisions when necessary
Additional Information
- Personal protective equipment provided
- Change of scrubs for staff working two jobs
- Hand sanitizer provided
This role involves providing compassionate care to residents, ensuring their comfort and safety, and working collaboratively with other healthcare staff. Does this help with what you needed?
From Buena Park Nursing Center's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Buena Park Nursing Center
Buena Park Nursing Center is a 143 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Buena Park Nursing Center)-bed nursing home in Buena Park, CA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nursing assistants and nurses. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Buena Park Nursing Center
Based in Buena Park, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 66.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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