Nursing Assistant Jobs in California

Nursing assistant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong and steady demand across hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and home health agencies at every level from entry-level to senior nursing assistant. Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area are the largest hiring markets, anchored by established employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The most consistent openings are in memory care, post-acute rehabilitation, and long-term care settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles599+
Top employerSutter Health
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring158
Work type99% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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SYNERGY HomeCare
Certified Nursing Assistant
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Certified Nursing Assistant
SYNERGY HomeCare
Irwindale, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$18 - $21/hr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Prime Healthcare Services
Nursing Assistant
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Nursing Assistant
Prime Healthcare Services
Victorville, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$21.00 - $21.00/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Prime Healthcare Services
Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)
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Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)
Prime Healthcare Services
Victorville, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$21.00 - $21.00/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Prime Healthcare Services
Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)
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Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)
Prime Healthcare Services
Victorville, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$21.00 - $21.00/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Prime Healthcare Services
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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Prime Healthcare Services
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Prime Healthcare Services
Garden Grove, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$21 - $26/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Nursing Assistant Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
50 jobs
San Diego
34 jobs
Los Angeles
32 jobs
Palo Alto
28 jobs
Fresno
20 jobs
Moraga
18 jobs
Sacramento
15 jobs
Modesto
12 jobs
National City
11 jobs

Nursing Assistant Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Sutter Health
    Sutter Health48
  • Carbon Health
    Carbon Health47
  • Prime Healthcare Services
    Prime Healthcare Services34
  • Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health Care29
  • AHMC Healthcare
    AHMC Healthcare28

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services416
  • Education87
  • Insurance17
  • Science & Research12
  • Technology & Software10

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Active California Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification through the California Department of Public Health
  • Completion of a state-approved nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program
  • Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
  • Ability to meet California health screening requirements, including tuberculosis testing
  • Demonstrated experience assisting patients with activities of daily living in a care setting
  • Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with nursing and clinical staff

Nursing Assistant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nursing assistant in California?

To become a nursing assistant in California, you must complete a California Department of Public Health-approved training program and pass the state competency exam, which includes both a written test and a skills demonstration. After passing, you are listed on the California Aide and Technician Certification Section registry as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Many community colleges and vocational schools across California offer approved programs, and some long-term care facilities offer employer-sponsored training.

How much do nursing assistants make in California?

Nursing assistants in California earn a median of about $47,630 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,110 for the lowest 10% to over $61,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nursing assistants in California?

Employers hiring nursing assistants in California right now include Sutter Health, Carbon Health, and Prime Healthcare Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large integrated health systems, long-term care chains, and county hospital networks consistently maintain some of the highest nursing assistant headcounts in the state year-round.

Which California cities have the most nursing assistant jobs?

San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles have the most nursing assistant openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its sheer population size and concentration of major hospital systems and skilled nursing facilities, while San Diego and Bay Area cities reflect strong demand from regional health networks and a large and growing elderly population that sustains consistent need for direct-care staff in both facility and home settings.

Are there remote nursing assistant jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Nursing assistant work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct patient contact in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, or private homes, which makes fully remote positions uncommon by nature. About 1% of nursing assistant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those roles are typically administrative or care-coordination adjacent rather than direct patient care positions.

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

The most realistic entry path is completing a state-approved CNA training program, which many California community colleges and some large employers such as Kaiser Permanente and Kindred Healthcare offer to candidates with no prior clinical background. Look for entry-level roles listed as nursing assistant trainee or patient care technician, and target long-term care facilities and assisted living communities, which tend to be more open to new graduates than acute hospital settings. Holding a current CPR certification and a clean California CNA registry listing gives any first-time applicant a competitive edge.

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

You can find and apply to nursing assistant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your certification level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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