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Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Urgent Hire

Right at Home Monterey Bay$18–$22/hrSoquel, CAPart timePosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $18–$22 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in California post a median of $23.74 an hour, the middle half $21–$27.92, across 535 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).

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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

Immediate openings for Caregivers, CNAs, and HHAs!

Want to join a company that truly makes a difference in the world?

Are you ready to serve a population that needs you right now?

#BeEssential as a Right at-Home CNA or Personal Care Assistant!

We stand prepared to equip you with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and are ready to assist as you care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities. By joining the Right at Home - Monterey Bay team, you will have the unique opportunity to improve the quality of life for those you serve by working for one of the fastest-growing international home care companies with over 25 years of experience.

Shift: Day, night, every day of the week

Qualifications and Skills

  • High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
  • 1 year of experience in caregiving (Family members or professional)
  • Willing to commute to Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Watsonville, Soquel areas
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
  • Pass a background check
  • CNA license, Home Health Aide, or Personal Care Aide certification preferred
  • Willing to complete all onboarding paperwork.

Payrate: $18.00 - $22.00

Benefits

Here’s Why Caregivers Like Working for Right at Home

  • Earn competitive pay
  • Health Insurance Plans
  • 401(k) Retirement plan
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Bonuses for employee referrals
  • PAID training and development
  • Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Programs
  • Access to Leadership
  • Paid travel time in between clients plus mileage reimbursement
  • Weekly Pay
  • Mobile clock in /out
  • Make a difference and give back to those who need your most

Responsibilities and Duties

In this role, you will have the chance to perform personal care activities that assist the client with activities of daily living, which include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting with transferring/moving clients from place to place throughout their home
  • No more than 20% performing housekeeping activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry, and cleaning the bathroom to assist client(s)?
  • Preparing meals and snacks according to instructions
  • Accompanying clients on errands or medical appointments
  • Bathing/Showering/Dressing/Shaving
  • Medication reminders
  • Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
  • Dementia care
  • Companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.

Right at Home is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates, supports, and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, by applicable law.

From Right at Home Monterey Bay's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Right at Home Monterey Bay hires caregivers and nursing assistants in Watsonville, Aptos and other towns in California.

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