Hospice Assistant (CNA)
About the role
Make a Difference When It Matters Most Some jobs are about completing a task list. Hospice care is about people. Hillcrest Hospice Care is looking for a compassionate and dependable Hospice Assistant (CNA) who wants to provide comfort, dignity, and meaningful support to patients and their families during one of life’s most important stages. As a Hospice Assistant, you’ll provide one-on-one personal care to patients in their homes and care communities. You’ll work alongside our nurses and interdisciplinary hospice team to help patients remain comfortable, safe, and cared for while providing families with reassurance and support. At Hillcrest, our mission is Inspiring people to live their best lives. In hospice, that means honoring each patient’s wishes, protecting their dignity, and making every interaction count.
Ready to Do Work That Truly Matters? If you’re a Certified Nursing Assistant who leads with compassion, values meaningful relationships, and wants your work to make a difference for patients and families, we’d love to meet you. Join Hillcrest Hospice Care and help us inspire people to live their best lives—by providing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care when it matters most.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do As a Hospice Assistant, you’ll provide individualized care based on each patient’s plan of care. Most importantly, you’ll bring a calm, caring, and reassuring presence to patients and families when they need it most.
Requirements
- Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
- Two years of personal care experience preferred.
- One year of Home Care or Hospice experience preferred.
- Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Meaningful one-on-one patient care.
- Supportive hospice leadership and interdisciplinary team.
- Multiple health care plan options for eligible team members.
- Vision, dental, and life insurance for eligible team members.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Dayforce Wallet – choose when you get paid.
- Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
- Opportunities to grow within Hillcrest Hospice Care and Hillcrest Health & Living.