Direct Care Staff / CNA AM SHIFT

Hilldale Habilitation Center

La Mesa, California

Hilldale Habilitation Center is long-term care.

Eligibility: Residential Care AssistantsCaregivers

Posted Jun 25

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: CNA license
Term: Permanent

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Hilldale Habilitation Center is a long-term health care facility located at 7979 La Mesa Boulevard in La Mesa, California 91942. The facility provides 24-hour care for adults ages 18 through 95 who are diagnosed with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. It…

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Direct Care Staff (DCS) or CNA at Hilldale Habilitation Center, a Long Term Health Care Facility for the Developmentally Disabled. Provides care 24-hours a day for adults ages 18 through 95 diagnosed with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Responsible for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their development of basic living and social skills with the primary goal of integrating them into the community.

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In La Mesa, CA

La Mesa, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $2,049/mo
Household income: $95,028/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in La Mesa, CA

NeighborhoodsLa Mesa offers several distinct neighborhood vibes depending on lifestyle needs. La Mesa Village serves as the walkable downtown core centered along La Mesa Boulevard, popular with young professionals and healthcare workers wanting quick foot access to cafes, restaurants, and the trolley. The Lake Murray and Fletcher Hills areas offer established suburban enclaves close to trailheads and outdoor recreation, while the Grossmont Center and Fletcher Parkway corridor provides high-density convenience near retail centers and transit hubs. In contrast, the southern hills around Mount Helix represent the city's premier residential pocket, defined by winding roads, half-acre hillside parcels, Spanish Revival architecture, and sweeping panoramic views.

La Mesa offers several distinct neighborhood vibes depending on lifestyle needs. La Mesa Village serves as the walkable downtown core centered along La Mesa Boulevard, popular with young professionals and healthcare workers wanting quick foot access to cafes, restaurants, and the trolley.

The Lake Murray and Fletcher Hills areas offer established suburban enclaves close to trailheads and outdoor recreation, while the Grossmont Center and Fletcher Parkway corridor provides high-density convenience near retail centers and transit hubs. In contrast, the southern hills around Mount Helix represent the city's premier residential pocket, defined by winding roads, half-acre hillside parcels, Spanish Revival architecture, and sweeping panoramic views.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: therealtordad.com Source 2: therealtordad.com Source 3: sandiegomagazine.com Source 4: apartments.com

Getting aroundLa Mesa offers direct access to regional healthcare hubs via Interstate 8 and State Route 125, putting downtown San Diego about 10 miles to the west with typical drive times of 15 to 25 minutes. Grossmont Hospital and nearby medical offices sit immediately along the city's northern edge, making commutes practically negligible for East County staff. Public transit riders rely on the San Diego Trolley Orange Line across four stations—La Mesa Boulevard, Spring Street, Amaya Drive, and Grossmont Transit Center—which provides a reliable 20- to 30-minute connection into downtown San Diego and Mission Valley, though personal vehicles remain essential for navigating the surrounding hilly terrain.

La Mesa offers direct access to regional healthcare hubs via Interstate 8 and State Route 125, putting downtown San Diego about 10 miles to the west with typical drive times of 15 to 25 minutes. Grossmont Hospital and nearby medical offices sit immediately along the city's northern edge, making commutes practically negligible for East County staff.

Public transit riders rely on the San Diego Trolley Orange Line across four stations—La Mesa Boulevard, Spring Street, Amaya Drive, and Grossmont Transit Center—which provides a reliable 20- to 30-minute connection into downtown San Diego and Mission Valley, though personal vehicles remain essential for navigating the surrounding hilly terrain.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: therealtordad.com Source 2: therealtordad.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: ficustree.ai

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers around Lake Murray, a 171-acre reservoir park offering paved shoreline paths for jogging, walking dogs, bicycling, birdwatching, and small-craft boating and fishing. In the hills above town, Mt. Helix Park features an open-air amphitheater and memorial cross that provide expansive panoramic views across the valley toward the Pacific Ocean. Hikers also seek out the community's historic public 'hidden stairs' built into residential slopes, along with neighborhood green spaces like MacArthur Park, Porter Park, and sports amenities at La Mesita Park.

Outdoor recreation centers around Lake Murray, a 171-acre reservoir park offering paved shoreline paths for jogging, walking dogs, bicycling, birdwatching, and small-craft boating and fishing. In the hills above town, Mt. Helix Park features an open-air amphitheater and memorial cross that provide expansive panoramic views across the valley toward the Pacific Ocean.

Hikers also seek out the community's historic public 'hidden stairs' built into residential slopes, along with neighborhood green spaces like MacArthur Park, Porter Park, and sports amenities at La Mesita Park.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: sandiego.org Source 3: ficustree.ai Source 4: therealtordad.com

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Known as the 'Jewel of the Hills,' La Mesa sits just 10 miles east of downtown San Diego, offering relocating nurses a rare balance of suburban tranquility, community warmth, and immediate healthcare access. Anchored right next to Grossmont Hospital and medical facilities along Interstate 8 and State Route 125, it eliminates grueling commutes for local hospital staff while keeping metropolitan San Diego within a 20-minute drive or direct trolley ride on the Orange Line. The city blends distinct lifestyles: walkable apartment living along La Mesa Boulevard with its Friday farmers market and local eateries like Curbside and Casa Gabriela, contrasted against the leafy trails of Lake Murray and panoramic hillside estates near Mount Helix. The primary tradeoffs are warmer summer temperatures than the coast and a hilly landscape that requires a car for errands outside the village core. With solid public schools like Helix Charter and lower crime than state averages, La Mesa provides a grounded home base for shift workers seeking calm without sacrificing convenience.

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La Mesa, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.