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Downey Post Acute

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Downey, CA

$21/hr

About $44k/yr

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CNACertified Nursing AssistantsNursing Assistants & Aides

Posted Jan 26, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 16, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $44k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back. Eight-hour shifts keep the days human-sized — rarer than it should be, and worth noticing.

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Shift
Nights · 8-hour

About this role

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Downey Post Acute is looking for a caring and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team! We have a few positions open on all 3 shifts: *AM Shift: 7am - 3pm* *PM Shift: 3pm - 11pm* *Night Shift: 11pm - 7am* *NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY! (Same Day Pay Available)* Why Downey Post Acute? It is an extremely rewarding opportunity to work within Post-Acute Care! We truly value our team members and our residents! We are a 99-bed Post-Acute Skilled Nursing Facility located in Downey, CA and specialize in short term rehabilitation! We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO/Vacation Accrual, Employee Assistance Programs. What we’re looking for: Someone excited to provide exemplary care to our residents! This individual will be providing day-to-day assistance and care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the resident's attending physician or the DON of the facility, with an emphasis on personal and specialized care. Education/ Requirements: You will be providing each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors. Job Type: Full-time, 4-2 schedule Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Acute care * Rehabilitation center Work Location: Downey Post Acute, 13007 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90242 *Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a CNA in California.* *Current CPR certification (Preferred)* *Must pass pre-employment back ground check and physical* *View public job page* Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $21.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Ability to Commute: * Downey, CA 90242 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Downey, CA 90242: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

Certifications

CPR

Requirements

  • CNA
  • California CNA License

Benefits

  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule

Living in Downey, CA

Downey sits in southeast Los Angeles County, offering a balanced suburban feel with easy access to central LA. Nurses enjoy a family-oriented community, a proud aerospace heritage, and nearby medical employers. Its central freeway access makes commuting to multiple hospital systems straightforward, making it a practical home base for healthcare professionals.

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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

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