CNA/Nurse Tech

Hillcrest Health & Living; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Vision, dental, and life insurance

Attendance PTO

Tuition reimbursement and career‑growt

Dayforce Wallet; pay on your schedule

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking compassionate Nurse Techs to join teams across Bellevue, Gretna, Papillion, and other Hillcrest locations in Nebraska. Roles include Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN with day, evening, and overnight shifts.

You will provide personal care, help residents, monitor health changes, and support a respectful, dignified living environment. Ideal candidates hold Nebraska CNA certification with Nursing Assistant coursework completed, plus a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Assistant coursework is required.
• Active Nebraska CNA certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, senior living, or personal care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents and guests on assigned neighborhoods.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, hygiene care, perineal care, and barrier ointment application.
• Change soiled linens and keep patient care areas clean and safe.
• Answer call lights promptly and assess resident or guest needs.
• Assist with meals and support a healthy dining experience.
• Observe and report changes in condition or needs to the Nurse Manager.
• Record vital signs and assist with data collection per policy.
• Document care in the care plan and notify of refusals or abnormal signs.
• Ensure care plan interventions are applied each shift.
• Use INTERACT tools as appropriate and follow STOP and WATCH procedures.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Nursing Assistant coursework

Nebraska CNA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Long-term care experience preferred

Job description

Nurse Tech – Hillcrest Health & Living

Location: Bellevue, Millard, and Papillion, NE

Service Line: Hillcrest Health & Living

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

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for compassionate and dependable Nurse Techs to join our teams across Hillcrest locations in Bellevue, Gretna, and Papillion.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on care, building relationships with residents and guests, and being part of a team that makes a difference every day. With opportunities across multiple Hillcrest communities and all shifts available, you can find a role and schedule that fits your goals.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Nurse Tech, you will support that mission by providing personal care, comfort, safety, and dignity to residents and guests.

What You’ll Do

As a Nurse Tech, you will provide personal care and daily support to residents and guests while reporting changes in condition to the nursing team.

• Provide personal care to residents and guests on assigned neighborhoods.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, undressing, hygiene care, perineal care, and barrier ointment application.
• Change soiled linens and help keep patient care areas clean, safe, and free of obstacles.
• Answer call lights timely and help determine resident or guest needs.
• Assist residents and guests with meals and support a healthy, comfortable dining experience.
• Observe and report changes in physical condition, behavior, or needs to the Nurse Manager or nurse.
• Complete and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight according to facility policy or direction.
• Document care in Point of Care and notify the Nurse Manager of refusals of care or abnormal vital signs.
• Ensure care plan interventions are in place throughout each shift.
• Use the INTERACT program, including STOP and WATCH, as appropriate.
• Wear and use a gait belt according to each resident’s or guest’s care plan.
• Transport residents and guests using wheelchairs or assist with ambulation according to care plans.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with residents, guests, families, nurses, and team members.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and ready to provide hands-on care in a senior care environment.

The right candidate will be patient, observant, team-focused, and committed to helping residents and guests feel safe, respected, and cared for.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Experience working with older adults and providing personal care services in long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, senior living, or a similar setting preferred.
• A compassionate, dependable, and respectful approach to care.
• Strong communication skills with residents, guests, families, nurses, and team members.
• Ability to notice changes in condition and report concerns promptly.
• Strong attention to detail with care, safety, documentation, and follow-through.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• A team-first mindset and willingness to support others throughout the shift.
• Comfort using technology and care resources efficiently and effectively.

Education & Credentials

• Completion of Nursing Assistant coursework required.
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, senior living, or personal care experience preferred.

Why Hillcrest?

At Hillcrest, Nurse Techs are an important part of the care team. Your work helps residents and guests recover, maintain comfort, feel supported, and live with dignity.

This role is ideal for someone who wants meaningful work, a strong team environment, and the opportunity to make a visible impact every shift across multiple Hillcrest locations.

What Hillcrest Offers

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Attendance PTO opportunities.
• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth programs.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.

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.
• Must be able to utilize technology and care resources efficiently and effectively.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Make a Meaningful Difference?

If you are a compassionate CNA who wants to provide hands-on care in a supportive senior care environment, we invite you to apply for the Nurse Tech – Hillcrest Locations role.

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through compassionate care, teamwork, and meaningful connection.