Certified Nurse Aide Jobs in California
Certified Nurse Aide jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where long-term care facilities, skilled nursing centers, and hospital systems generate the state's heaviest demand. Major employers with a lasting California presence include Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and HCA Healthcare, which operate across dozens of facilities statewide. The most in-demand specialties are memory care, post-acute rehabilitation, and hospice support, reflecting California's large and growing senior population. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Massage Therapist & Physical Therapy Aide Instructor
Career College | Riverside, CA $25.00–$41.00 per hour | Full-Time, 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
Pass on the craft. Build the next generation of CAMTC-certified therapists.
Career College has been training massage and bodywork professionals since 1988. We were the first school in Los Angeles to offer a practical Clinical Studies Program for spas, chiropractic clinics, and physician offices. Today, we're looking for an experienced, CAMTC-certified massage therapist to join our faculty and teach in our 36-week Massage Therapist & Physical Therapy Aide program.
If you've built a career you're proud of and want to mentor people stepping into the profession, this role is for you.
About the role
You'll teach in our fully residential MT&PTA program: 800 hours of in-person classroom and lab instruction that prepares students for CAMTC certification and entry-level work in spas, chiropractic offices, sports medicine clinics, rehabilitation centers, and physical therapy practices.
Across the program's nine modules, you'll cover:
- Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage: Swedish theory, technique, draping, and client positioning
- Anatomy & Physiology: body systems, common pathologies, and hands-on palpation through the Trail Guide to the Body
- Medical Terminology for massage therapists
- Patient Management: intake, documentation, EHR basics, business and customer service
- Therapeutic Modalities: hot stone, Shiatsu, Thai, reflexology, acupressure, aromatherapy, prenatal, infant/child, oncology, and animal massage
- Massage in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: interplay between massage and PT
- Sports Massage Therapy: pre/post/inter-event, deep tissue, and chair techniques
- Externship: guiding students through their two clinical externship modules
Lab classes are capped at 25 students per instructor, so you'll have room to give real, hands-on feedback.
What you'll do
- Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction that meets CAMTC's curriculum standards for school-approved programs
- Demonstrate techniques live and coach students through palpation, draping, and bodywork in lab
- Develop lesson plans and adapt delivery through lecture, demonstration, video, and supervised practice
- Prepare, administer, and grade written exams and practical skills assessments
- Track attendance closely. Students must complete 100% of program hours to qualify for CAMTC certification
- Model the professionalism, ethics, and client-centered care expected in the field
- Support students through CHAC's draping policy and our standards for safe, respectful clinical learning environments
- Collaborate with the Program Director on materials, externship readiness, and student progress
What we're looking for
Required:
- Active CAMTC certification (Certified Massage Therapist or Certified Massage Practitioner) in good standing
- Minimum 3 years of full-time hands-on massage therapy experience
- Strong communication skills and the ability to teach diverse adult learners
- Willingness to clear a background check (standard for MT&PTA program faculty)
Preferred:
- Prior teaching experience, especially at a career or vocational college
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Experience across multiple modalities (Swedish, deep tissue, sports, prenatal, Shiatsu, reflexology, etc.)
- Background in physical therapy, chiropractic, or rehabilitation settings
- Bilingual English/Spanish
How to apply
Submit your resume along with a short note about your experience and why teaching appeals to you. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Experience:
- Massage Therapist : 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CAMTC license? (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified nurse aide jobs across California.
- Active California Nurse Aide certification through the California Department of Public Health registry
- Completion of a state-approved certified nurse aide training program of at least 150 hours
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and health screening per California Title 22 requirements
- Experience with activities of daily living support, including bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance
- Strong verbal communication skills and ability to document care accurately in electronic health records
Certified Nurse Aide Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified nurse aide in California?
You become a certified nurse aide in California by completing a state-approved training program of at least 150 hours, which includes classroom instruction and supervised clinical hours. After training, you must pass the California Nurse Aide Competency Examination, administered through Prometric on behalf of the California Department of Public Health. Once you pass, you are listed on the California Nurse Aide Registry, which employers verify before hiring.
Which companies hire certified nurse aides in California?
Employers hiring certified nurse aides in California right now include Suncrest Hospice, K-Day PACE, and Apreva Hospice, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's large network of skilled nursing facilities, hospital systems, and memory care communities means consistent hiring across both metropolitan areas and suburban regions.
Which California cities have the most certified nurse aide jobs?
The cities with the most certified nurse aide openings in California are San Jose, San Diego, and San Francisco. Los Angeles and San Diego drive volume through their dense concentration of skilled nursing facilities and hospital campuses, while the San Francisco Bay Area sees strong demand from integrated health systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health, which operate multiple sites throughout the region.
Are there remote certified nurse aide jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Certified nurse aide work is hands-on and requires direct patient contact, so the vast majority of roles are facility-based. About 33% of certified nurse aide openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination support or administrative functions rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a certified nurse aide in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a state-approved training program, many of which are offered free or at low cost through California community colleges such as Los Angeles Community College or City College of San Francisco. Large California health systems including Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health hire newly certified aides directly into entry-level positions at their skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Candidates who come from adjacent roles such as home health aide or patient care technician are often prioritized, and holding an active California Nurse Aide Registry listing before applying gives any candidate a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to certified nurse aide jobs in California?
You can find and apply to certified nurse aide jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings at facilities and health systems across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience, location, and schedule, and apply directly to each one.
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