Certified Nursing Assistant

Hillcrest Health & Living; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Attendance PTO opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment for nurses

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our teams across the Omaha metro area, including Bellevue, Papillion, Millard, Gretna, and Omaha, NE.

We offer full-time and part-time positions with Day, Evening, and Overnight shifts in skilled nursing, short-term rehab, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care settings. You’ll support residents with daily activities and care plans while growing your career.

Qualifications

• Active Nebraska CNA license or transfer from Iowa is required/beneficial.
• Direct patient care or caregiving experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong compassion and respect for older adults.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, grooming, hygiene, mobility, toileting).
• Provide respectful support based on individual needs and preferences.
• Help residents feel comfortable, safe, and connected throughout the day.
• Observe changes in resident condition and promptly communicate to the nursing team.
• Assist with meals, hydration, mobility, transfers, and daily care needs.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Follow care plans, infection-control practices, and Hillcrest policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Nebraska CNA license

Iowa CNA license transfer

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Multiple Hillcrest Locations

Location: Bellevue, Papillion, Millard, Gretna, and Omaha, NE

Service Line: Hillcrest Health & Living

Schedule: Full-Time and Part-Time | Days, Evenings, and Overnights Available

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our teams across the Omaha metro area.

With opportunities in Bellevue, Papillion, Millard, and Omaha, you can find a role and community that fits your schedule, interests, and career goals. Hillcrest offers a wide range of senior care environments, including skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, assisted living, memory support, and long-term care.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a CNA, you will make a meaningful difference every day by helping residents feel comfortable, respected, supported, and cared for.

What You’ll Do

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, hygiene, mobility, and toileting.
• Provide thoughtful, respectful support based on each resident’s individual needs and preferences.
• Help residents feel comfortable, safe, and connected throughout their day.
• Observe changes in resident condition and communicate concerns promptly to the nursing team.
• Assist with meals, hydration, mobility, transfers, and other daily care needs.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Support a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Follow resident care plans, infection-control practices, and Hillcrest policies and procedures.
• Work closely with nurses and the broader care team to provide exceptional resident-centered care.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for CNAs who bring compassion, reliability, and a heart for serving older adults.

Whether you are newly certified or an experienced caregiver, this is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships while making a real difference in the lives of residents and families.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• An active Nebraska CNA license or the ability to transfer an active Iowa CNA license.
• Direct patient care, senior living, healthcare, or caregiving experience preferred, but not required.
• A dedication to enhancing the daily lives of aging adults.
• A compassionate, respectful, and responsible approach to resident care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while staying attentive to resident needs.
• A dependable, positive, and team-first mindset.

Why Hillcrest?

Hillcrest is one of the region’s largest and most diverse senior care organizations, offering a variety of opportunities to grow your skills and build a meaningful career. You will have the chance to work alongside supportive teammates while helping residents live with dignity, comfort, and connection.

As a CNA, you are not just helping with daily care. You are helping create moments of confidence, comfort, companionship, and joy.

What Hillcrest Offers

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Attendance PTO opportunities.
• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment for nurses, certifications, and career-growth programs.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to explore programs such as weekend work options and support for advancing into nursing or Medication Aide roles.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, and movement as needed.
• Must be flexible, calm, and professional in changing or stressful situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Other duties as assigned.