Healthcare Assistant Jobs in California

Healthcare Assistant jobs in California concentrate in hospital systems, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies, with demand at every level from entry-level patient care technicians to experienced clinical assistants. Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area are among the most active markets, anchored by large employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The most in-demand specialties include geriatric care, behavioral health support, and post-acute rehabilitation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerSTO Building
Top cityRedding, CA
Cities hiring5
Top credentialBachelor's degree in construction management
Companies hiring5

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DaVita
Assistant Facility Administrator (Assistant Healthcare Operations Manager) - Campus Leadership Track
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Assistant Facility Administrator (Assistant Healthcare Operations Manager) - Campus Leadership Track
DaVita
Eastvale, California
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$78k - $93k/yr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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STO Building Group
Assistant Project Manager - Healthcare Group
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Assistant Project Manager - Healthcare Group
STO Building Group
Redding, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$115k - $128k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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STO Building Group
Assistant Superintendent - Healthcare Group
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Assistant Superintendent - Healthcare Group
STO Building Group
Redding, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$95k - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Layton Construction
Assistant Superintendent - Healthcare Group
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Assistant Superintendent - Healthcare Group
Layton Construction
Redding, California
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$95k - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
201-500

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Layton Construction
Assistant Project Manager - Healthcare Group
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Assistant Project Manager - Healthcare Group
Layton Construction
Redding, California
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$115k - $128k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Healthcare Assistant Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Redding
4 jobs
Vallejo
2 jobs
La Mesa
1 job
Eastvale
1 job
Lancaster
1 job

Healthcare Assistant Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

STO Building
STO Building3 open roles
Layton Construction
Layton Construction3 open roles
DaVita
DaVita1 open role

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in healthcare assistant jobs across California.

  • Current California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the CDPH registry
  • High school diploma or GED with completion of an accredited healthcare assistant training program
  • Demonstrated experience with direct patient care, vital signs, and activities of daily living
  • Valid CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an approved provider
  • Ability to pass a California Department of Justice background check and health screening
  • Familiarity with electronic health records systems and California-mandated documentation standards

Healthcare Assistant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a healthcare assistant in California?

Most healthcare assistant roles in California require a Certified Nursing Assistant credential issued through the California Department of Public Health, which involves completing a state-approved training program and passing both a written and skills competency exam. Candidates apply for the credential through the CDPH's Aide and Technician Certification Section. Some employers also accept Medical Assistant certificates from accredited California community colleges or vocational schools for non-CNA assistant roles.

Which companies hire healthcare assistants in California?

California healthcare assistant roles are posted by STO Building, Layton Construction, and DaVita and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of large integrated health systems and county-operated hospitals means openings are distributed widely across both major metros and inland communities.

Which California cities have the most healthcare assistant jobs?

Redding, Vallejo, and La Mesa post the most healthcare assistant openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego are driven by their dense networks of acute-care hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and long-term care facilities, while the Bay Area reflects the large integrated systems and medical campuses concentrated in that region.

How can I get hired as a healthcare assistant in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing a California community college CNA program, which typically takes a few weeks to a few months, and then applying directly to hospital systems or skilled nursing facilities that run new-hire orientation tracks. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and county hospital systems across Los Angeles and the Bay Area regularly hire entry-level CNAs and patient care technicians. Candidates who hold a current CDPH CNA credential and a BLS certification stand out even without prior clinical experience.

Where can I find and apply to healthcare assistant jobs in California?

You can find and apply to healthcare assistant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your credentials and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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