Certified Nursing Assistant (Float Position)
- 12-hour shifts
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $18.50–$21 an hour. 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, 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
Certified Nursing Assistant (Float Position)
Full-time DAY shift; 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Set schedule: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday OR Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Will float to facilities located in Oxnard and San Fernando Valley (i.e., Woodland Hills, Chatsworth and Northridge)
12-hour shifts (every shift includes 4 hours of overtime pay)
Salary range: $18.50-21.00 per hour, based on experience
+ $4 per hour FLOAT shift differential
Base rate + $4 FLOAT differential + 4 hours of overtime pay = $26.25-$29.16 per hour
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k w/company match, life insurance, and more!) for fulltime positions
NeuroRestorative Facilities
CLHF (Congregate Living Health Facility)
6 to 10 bed facilities
Low patient ratios
Responsibilities
Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services provided
Provide assistance and/or supervision to individuals in the areas of daily living, personal care, and community/social integration
Help maintain safe and quality supports for individuals served
Initiate emergency procedures on a needed basis
Use equipment correctly and safely
Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, or incidents to supervisor
Maintain current progress notes and any other appropriate documentation
Assist with resident activity programs, including off-site outings and off-site appointments
Assist with household activities
Assist in keeping residence tidy and clean
Assist with meal preparation and mealtimes
Prepare rooms for admissions of new residents, obtaining equipment and supplies as needed
Prepare residents for discharge
Actively attend and participate in team meetings and training as required
Maintain confidentiality and treat others with dignity and respect in all you do
Qualifications
Completion of CNA certification program AND current California CNA certification
One year CNA experience preferred, ideally experience with medically complex patients
Current in CPR for Healthcare Provider
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, residents, and families
A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
From Sevita's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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