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Santa Cruz Post Acute is seeking dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for full-time roles in a resident-centered environment. You will provide hands-on support to residents, work closely with nursing staff, and help ensure a safe, comfortable setting with compassionate, dignified care.
Starting pay ranges from $23.00 to $26.00 per hour, DOE, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for shift differentials, training, and career growth.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Full Time
Location: Santa Cruz Post Acute
Pay: Starting at $23.00-26.00/hour (DOE)
Schedule: Full-Time | Multiple Shifts Available
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package
About Santa Cruz Post Acute
At Santa Cruz Post Acute, we are committed to delivering exceptional, resident-centered care in a compassionate and supportive environment. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for every resident, and our CNAs are at the heart of that mission—providing daily care with dignity, respect, and kindness.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our full‑time care team. In this role, you will provide essential hands‑on support to residents while collaborating closely with nursing staff to ensure a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting pay from $23.00-26.00/hour, depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Shift differential opportunities (where applicable)
Ongoing training and career growth opportunities
Available Schedules
Day, Evening, and Night shifts available
Rotating weekend requirements
Opportunities for additional hours
Key Responsibilities
Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
Deliver compassionate, resident‑focused care that promotes independence and dignity
Monitor and record vital signs, weights, and other observations
Support meal service and ensure proper hydration
Maintain clean, safe, and organized resident spaces
Promptly report changes in resident condition to nursing staff
Follow infection control and safety protocols
Collaborate with the care team on both clinical and non‑clinical tasks
Qualifications
Active California CNA certification (required)
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Compassionate, patient, and dependable demeanor
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced care environment
Must pass background check and health screening requirements
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
Supportive, team‑oriented workplace culture
Strong leadership and training programs
Meaningful work that makes a real difference every day
EEO- Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.