Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
San Jose, California
Restorative Care · Rehabilitation · Long-term Care
Posted Jun 24
- Unit
- Rehab
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- No charge shifts · No precepting
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- CNA
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1927 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
White Blossom Care Center is seeking a dedicated, full-time Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) who also holds an active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. This specialized role blends hands-on resident rehabilitation support with standard personal care to help our residents regain and maintain their highest level of physical independence. The position offers a highly competitive pay rate of $24.00 – $26.00 per hour based on experience.
Job Overview
Position Title: Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Facility: White Blossom Care Center
- Location: 1990 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
- Employment Type: Full-Time
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Compensation
$24.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), and sick leave
️ Key Responsibilities
Deliver Restorative Care: Execute individualized restorative programs including range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, active/passive stretching, and general muscle strengthening.
Support Mobility & Independence: Assist residents with safe ambulation, safe transfers, bed positioning, and the usage of assistive mobility devices.
Lead Specialized Programs: Administer the Restorative Dining Program to support residents working on self-feeding and swallowing goals.
Provide Standard CNA Care: Complete traditional activities of daily living (ADLs) including high-quality bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Document and Report: Track and log daily resident participation, progress metrics, and vital signs. Promptly communicate any sudden changes in physical or mental condition to the charge nurse.
Qualifications & Requirements
Active CNA License: Must hold a current Certified Nursing Assistant certification valid in the state of California.
RNA
Certification
Must hold a specialized Restorative Nursing Assistant certificate or completed specialized rehab training.
Regulatory Compliance: Ability to pass a mandatory background check and health screening in accordance with state regulations.
Experience Preferred: Prior experience working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), rehabilitation center, or long-term care setting is highly preferred.
Key
Skills
Strong communication, patience with physical rehabilitation paces, high emotional empathy, and an ability to work seamlessly with physical and occupational therapy teams.
About White Blossom Care Center
White Blossom Care Center is a premier, 153-bed short-term rehabilitation and 24-hour skill
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Requirements
- Active CNA License: Must hold a current Certified Nursing Assistant certification valid in the state of California.
- RNA
- Must hold a specialized Restorative Nursing Assistant certificate or completed specialized rehab training.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ability to pass a mandatory background check and health screening in accordance with state regulations.
- Experience Preferred: Prior experience working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), rehabilitation center, or long-term care setting is highly preferred.
Benefits highlights
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Sick leave
Place
- City
- San Jose, California
- Median rent
- $2,669/mo
- Local household income
- $146,427/yr
- Metro price level
- 10% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
San Jose area index 110.4, where 100 is the national average.
San Jose sits at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, blending suburban calm with urban energy. Nurses relocating here find themselves surrounded by rolling foothills, diverse neighborhoods like Willow Glen and Japantown, and easy access to coastal getaways. The valley's Mediterranean climate and sprawling tech-driven culture create a distinct, fast-paced yet sun-drenched Northern California lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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White Blossom Care Center is a short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located at 1990 Fruitdale Ave in San Jose, California (ZIP 95128). The facility is dedicated to providing personalized rehabilitation and nursing services to residents recovering from illness or…
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