Certified Nursing Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $20–$21 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in California post a median of $23.76 an hour, the middle half $21.25–$27.73, across 561 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. 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).
Certified nursing assistants in California: pay by town and employer
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).
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in California
CNA and patient care technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 16.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 69.2%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.97x · Clicks 121
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.4% · Stating an hourly rate 47.4%
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About the job
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
What We're Looking For
We are seeking to hire a self-motivated, efficient, responsible Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking to grow and be part of a caring team. This is a direct hire: Full Time or Part Time positions and various shifts available to fit your schedule. If you have a passion for healthcare, this is the right opportunity for you!
What You’ll Do
- Provide supervision and guidance for residents during skills building and daily activities.
- Develop and implement individual treatment plans for residents.
- Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Develop a rapport with residents and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship.
- Update resident case notes on a daily basis.
- Ensure an appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times.
- Schedule: AM, PM and NOC shifts available.
- $20.00–$21.00 per hour
From Fresno PostAcute Care's job posting, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Fresno PostAcute Care
Fresno PostAcute Care is a 80 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Fresno PostAcute Care)-bed nursing home in Fresno, CA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Fresno PostAcute Care
Based in Fresno, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 71.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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