In the State of California, they follow a set of guidelines or ‘rules’, as set out in the OBRA 1987 mandate. The guidelines are there to try and ensure that CNA (Certified Nursing Assistants) employees administer a certain quality of care whilst doing their jobs in long term care facilities. Laws have been put in place by the state to help benefit not only the residents and patients of care facilities, but for the CNA’s themselves. The Department Of Health Services Office is responsible for maintaining, monitoring and approving all suitably qualified CNA’s.
In California, several LTC Facilities (Long Term Care Facilities) offer a large range of job opportunities for CNA’s who wish to experience life and a career in the medical industry.
Here’s a list of requirements you’ll need, to work as a CNA in the State of California:
- You’ll need to have passed both the written and skills sections of the state CNA Exam
- You will need to be mentally and physically fit.
- You must have a good record of employment.
- Your CNA Certification must be ‘active’
Average Salary for a CNA in California:
- Average salaries are between $19,000 to $36,000 per annum
- Average hourly rate is typically $8 to $10 dollars per hour. (depending on experience)
California CNA Training Program Criteria:
CNA Training Programs in California must contain at least 150 hours of training, which consist of both classroom instruction and clinical instruction. Other state approved cna programs may slightly differ when it comes to the number of hours in classroom and practical training.
Already an approved CNA? Apply for Reciprocity:
If you are already an approved CNA, and you move to California from another State, you must have an active CNA certificate and a good record of employment. If you have these, then you may qualify for CNA certification in California without having to re-take the CNA training evaluation. To be fully qualified to work as a CNA, you’ll need to submit the required documents.
California State Contact Information for CNA Certifications:
For more detailed information, you may contact the CA Nurse Aide Registry at:
CA Nurse Aide Registry
CNA/HHA/CHT Certification Unit
Licensing and Certification Division
1615 Capitol Avenue, MS 3301
P.O. Box 997416
Sacramento, CA 95899-7416
Phone #: 916-327-2445
Fax #: 916-552-8785
