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Nursing Assistant, Per Diem, Night Shift

Adventist Health

Simi Valley, California

Health system employer

$25–$29.56/hr

About $52k–$61k/yr

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Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What the posting states

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Nights

About this role

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Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening. Job Summary: Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Licenses/ Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred Facility Specific License/ Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Department Specific License/ Certifications: Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A: Required Essential Functions: Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care. Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure. Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Skills for this role

Assisting with ADLsVital signsBlood pressure monitoringBathing assistanceDressing assistanceFeeding assistanceToileting assistancePersonal careRestraintsPositioning devicesRestorative carePatient condition reporting

Certifications

BLSCPITEAMTEAM-ACNAPhlebotomy

Requirements

  • Patient condition reporting
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • CPI Certification
  • Toileting assistance
  • Hospital
  • BLS Certification
  • Resident personal care assistance
  • Dressing assistance

About the employer

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Adventist Health
Health system employer

Adventist Health is a faith-inspired, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities, clinics, home care agencies, hospice agencies, and joint-venture retirement…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Mission-driven culture with clear sense of purpose and faith-based values
  • 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognitions for Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, and Employee Appreciation
  • Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient (Adventist Health Castle, 2017)

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated relatively low at 3.1 out of 5 on Indeed reviews
  • Job security and advancement opportunities rated below average at 3.2 out of 5
  • Pay and benefits rated moderately at 3.5 out of 5, suggesting compensation may not be highly competitive
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Living in Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley sits in a broad valley framed by the Santa Susana Hills, offering nurses a quiet suburban base with easy commuter access to Los Angeles and Ventura County hospitals. The city blends master-planned neighborhoods, equestrian trails, and parks, making it a practical pick for RNs seeking lower-density living within striking distance of major metro medical centers.

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State price level · California
110.7
11% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,579/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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