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CNA/RNA - Certified Nursing Assistant — Downey Community Health Center | Nursing Mastery

CNA

Last seen active Jun 28, 2026

What this might mean for you

Downey Community Health Center is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $48k–$52k a year.

About this role

Friendly customer service and ensuring that patients feel comfortable. Answering patient call lights in timely manner. Assist residents with basic ADL's. Assist in feeding residents, if needed. Helping patients with daily grooming / showering. Employing proper lifting methods, helping residents transition from sitting to standing, walking and transporting throughout the facility. Transport and assist residents throughout the facility. Make routine rounds and timely notify nurse of a patient's change of condition. Maintain safety of residents at all times. Abide by the facility's policies and procedures.

Skills for this role

ADL assistancepatient feedinggrooming/showering assistanceproper lifting methodspatient transportroutine roundscondition monitoring

Requirements

Valid CA CNA license
Current CPR certification
Must pass pre-employment background check and physical
Must be vaccinated

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Flexible schedule
401(k)
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Vision insurance

About the employer

Downey Community Health Center

Nursing Home

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. DCHC was ranked #31 in California by Newsweek, indicating…

198 beds

What reviewers appreciate

RN pay approximately 15% above national average per Indeed salary data
Ranked #31 in California by Newsweek for quality among skilled nursing facilities
Provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled care, offering varied clinical experience

What reviewers flag

Potential exposure to infectious diseases as noted in working conditions
Physically demanding work involving lifting, transferring, and transporting residents
Skilled nursing facilities typically involve high patient-to-staff ratios compared to acute care settings

No specific benefits package information is available in the provided research. The facility requires pre-employment background checks, physical exams, and vaccination as conditions of employment.

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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$23–$25/hr

Posted pay · approx. $48k–$52k/yr