Assisted Living - Personal Care Assistant MA

Hillcrest Health & Living; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a Personal Care Assistant – Med Tech at Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna. The shift is 2:00pm–10:00pm with every other weekend, starting pay $16.00 per hour plus experience-based adjustments.

In this role you’ll provide personal care, assist with medications, document in the EMR, and support residents’ daily living activities and well-being while upholding infection control standards and resident dignity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Nebraska 40-hour Medication Aide certification required.
• Experience with elderly in Assisted Living or Dementia Care preferred.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and perform repetitive movements.
• English speaking, reading, and writing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality personal care and daily living support for residents.
• Perform medication pass in accordance with regulations and rights.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as outlined in their plan of care.
• Document resident updates and vitals in the EMR as scheduled.
• Wash and dry resident laundry according to schedule.
• Spend time with residents and support activities and meals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Empathy

Tech-literate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nebraska 40-hour Medication Aide

Tools

EMR

Job description

Personal Care Assistant – Med Tech – Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna
Location: Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna
Schedule: 2:00pm - 10:00pm and every other weekend
Starting Pay: $16.00 + depending on experience.

Hillcrest Health & Living is currently seeking a Personal Care Assistant – Med Tech to join our team at Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna.

At Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna, our Personal Care Assistant – Med Tech team members play an important role in supporting residents with quality care, daily living services, and medication assistance. This role is a great fit for someone who is dependable, compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to helping residents live with dignity, comfort, and choice.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Provide quality personal care and daily living support for residents
• Perform medication pass in accordance with regulations, resident preferences, and the five rights
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as outlined in their plan of care
• Complete monthly summaries and obtain vitals, including weights, as scheduled or ordered
• Document resident updates and exceptions in the EMR
• Wash and dry resident laundry according to schedule
• Spend one-on-one time with residents as needed and as time allows
• Communicate resident concerns or needs with leadership and oncoming/off‑going shifts
• Assist with general cleaning, including removing trash, making beds, organizing, and vacuuming
• Help residents get to and from activities as time allows
• Monitor meal service and provide reminders to residents as needed
• Follow infection control standards, policies, and procedures

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Certified as a 40‑hour Medication Aide in the state of Nebraska
• Experience working with the elderly in an Assisted Living or Dementia Care setting preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to stay calm, flexible, and professional when handling resident or customer concerns
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform repetitive sitting, bending, and standing movements
• Comfort using technology and resources efficiently
• STAR mentality: Selfless, Tough, Accountable, Respectful

Why Hillcrest?

Hillcrest Health & Living offers a supportive team environment where your work matters. As a Personal Care Assistant – Med Tech, you help support our mission of inspiring people to live their best lives by providing care that honors each resident’s personal choices and needs.