Assisted Living - Personal Care Assistant MA

Hillcrest Health & Living; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision, dental, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth programs

Dayforce Wallet (pay on demand)

Gym membership reimbursement

Targeted development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Full-time day schedule

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living in Gretna, NE seeks a compassionate Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech to deliver medication support and daily living assistance for residents in an assisted living setting. You will work 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., building relationships and supporting independence with a patient, respectful approach.

You’ll document care and vital signs in our EMR, collaborate with nurses and the care team, and help residents stay active and engaged while upholding safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• Previous Med Tech or CNA role preferred.
• Experience with aging adults in assisted living or memory care.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to personal care.
• Strong attention to medication administration, vital signs, and documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with residents and staff.
• Ability to recognize changes in a resident’s condition or behavior.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate support.
• Dependability and consistent follow-through.
• Team-focused attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete medication passes according to regulations and resident preferences.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living per care plan.
• Support bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and personal-care needs.
• Obtain and document vital signs and weights as scheduled.
• Complete monthly resident summaries and required documentation in the EMR.
• Assist with resident laundry and daily living tasks as scheduled.
• Spend meaningful one-on-one time with residents and communicate concerns to the team.
• Assist with cleaning, bedmaking, organizing, and bed-to-activity transportation.
• Support meal service and remind residents of meals as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure a positive resident experience.

Skills

Compassionate care

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Resident support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

40 hour Nebraska Medication Aide certification

Med Tech coursework recommended

Tools

EMR/eMAR systems

Job description

Full-Time Day Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech - Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna

Location: Gretna, NE
Service Line: Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna
Schedule: Full-Time Days | 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and service-focused Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech to join our team at Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna.

Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna provides a welcoming senior living environment where residents are supported with personalized care, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to maintain as much independence as possible. Our team works closely together to provide the right level of support while honoring each resident’s choices, routines, and individual needs.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech, you will provide quality personal care and daily living support while helping ensure each resident’s care reflects their individual preferences and Resident Service Agreement.

What You'll Do

As a Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech, you will work closely with residents, nurses, and other team members to provide medication support, personal care, and assistance with daily living while encouraging independence and maintaining dignity.

You will:

• Complete medication passes according to established regulations, the five rights of medication administration, and resident preferences.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living according to their individualized plan of care.

• Support residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, mobility, and other personal-care needs.

• Obtain and document vital signs, including weights, as scheduled or ordered.

• Complete monthly resident summaries as required.

• Monitor residents and communicate changes, concerns, or needs to the appropriate clinical leader.

• Complete required resident documentation accurately in the electronic medical record.

• Assist with resident laundry according to established schedules.

• Spend meaningful one-on-one time with residents as needs and schedules allow.

• Communicate resident concerns and needs to the Director of Assisted Living and incoming or outgoing team members.

• Assist with general cleaning responsibilities, including removing trash, making beds, organizing, and vacuuming as needed.

• Help residents get to and from scheduled activities when time allows.

• Monitor meal service and provide reminders or assistance to residents as needed.

• Build positive relationships with residents through compassionate, respectful, and dependable care.

• Work collaboratively with nursing and community team members to support a positive resident experience.

• Assist with additional resident‑care and community responsibilities as assigned.

The role combines medication support, personal care, vital-sign monitoring, documentation, laundry, activity support, and daily living assistance.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and genuinely enjoys helping aging adults maintain their independence.

The right candidate will understand that great care means supporting residents while respecting their individual routines, preferences, choices, and abilities. You should also be comfortable balancing hands‑on care with the accuracy and attention to detail required for medication administration.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous experience as a Med Tech, Personal Care Assistant, caregiver, CNA, Nurse Tech, or similar direct‑care role preferred.

• Experience working with aging adults in assisted living, memory support, senior living, long‑term care, or a similar setting preferred.

• A compassionate and respectful approach to personal care.

• Strong attention to detail with medication administration, vital signs, and documentation.

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with residents, families, nurses, and team members.

• Ability to recognize and promptly communicate changes in a resident’s condition or behavior.

• Ability to encourage independence while providing appropriate support.

• Dependability and consistent follow‑through.

• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple resident needs.

• A calm, flexible, and professional approach in stressful or changing situations.

• Comfort using electronic documentation and medication systems.

• A team‑focused attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education & Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Medication Aide coursework preferred.

• 40 hour Nebraska Medication Aide certification required.

• Previous experience providing personal care to aging adults in assisted living or memory support preferred.

Why Hillcrest?

At Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna, assisted living is about helping residents continue doing the things they can while providing dependable support with the things they need help with.

As a Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech, you will spend meaningful one‑on‑one time with residents and become someone they know and trust. Whether you are helping someone get ready for their day, providing medication support, accompanying them to breakfast, or simply taking time to listen, your work directly impacts their comfort, independence, safety, and quality of life.

This full‑time day opportunity from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands‑on care, prefers an earlier schedule, and wants meaningful work with aging adults.

What Hillcrest Offers

• Competitive compensation.

• Full‑time day schedule.

• 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. hours.

• Multiple health insurance plan options.

• Vision, dental, and life insurance.

• Supportive nursing leadership and a collaborative community team.

• 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, reaching, lifting, and movement as needed.

• Must be able to safely assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living.

• Must be flexible and calm when working with residents, families, or team members during stressful situations.

• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail.

• Must be able to utilize medication systems, electronic documentation systems, technology, and available resources efficiently and effectively.

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Make a Difference in Someone's Day?

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through personalized care, safe medication support, meaningful relationships, and dependable teamwork.