From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 5, 2026Sources
The short version
Downey Community Health Center (DCHC) is a 198-bed skilled nursing facility located in Downey, California. The facility provides short-term recuperation and rehabilitation as well as skilled nursing care for long-term residents.
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Nursing here
Benefits
The facility requires pre-employment background checks, physical exams, and vaccination as conditions of employment.
The hard parts
Potential exposure to infectious diseases as noted in working conditions
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Physically demanding work involving lifting, transferring, and transporting residents
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Skilled nursing facilities typically involve high patient-to-staff ratios compared to acute care settings
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Limited publicly available employee review data to assess workplace satisfaction
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Downey, CA
Anchored by PIH Health Hospital – Downey, this southeast Los Angeles County community blends suburban stability with deep aerospace roots. Settle into mid-century enclaves in North Downey or walkable apartments along Firestone Boulevard. You'll navigate I-5 and I-605 for regional reach, unwind beside duck ponds at Wilderness Park, and join lines at Porto's Bakery.
Browse roles in Downey- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,937/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $90,699/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Downey Community Health Center
CNA/RNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 7AM - 3PM, 3PM - 11PM, 11PM - 7AM.
Downey Community Health CenterDowney, CA
$23–$26/hr
- CNA
- Rotating shift
Sources
- downeycommunityhealthcenter.com
Employer website
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