Certified Medication Aide/CMA

Hillcrest Health & Living; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple health insurance options

Vision, dental, and life insurance

Attendance PTO opportunities

Tuition reimbursement and career‑growt

Dayforce Wallet (paid on your schedule

Gym membership reimbursement

Growth within Hillcrest

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking compassionate Medication Aides to join our teams across Omaha, Papillion, and Bellevue, NE. This role provides safe medication assistance, personal care, and dignity to residents and guests, with shifts across multiple Hillcrest communities.

You will work with nurses and other staff to ensure quality care, follow infection-control practices, and build positive relationships with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Nebraska is required.
• Active Medication Aide certification in Nebraska is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, senior living, or related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication administration according to orders and care plans.
• Follow the five rights of medication administration and maintain resident privacy.
• Observe residents for changes and report to the nurse.
• Provide personal care and daily support per care plan.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, mobility, and toileting.
• Support meals, hydration, dining, and daily routines.
• Communicate changes and concerns to the nursing team.
• Document medication assistance and changes accurately.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Technology literacy

Education

CNA certification (Nebraska)

Medication Aide certification (Nebraska)

High school diploma

Job description

Medication Aide – Hillcrest Health & Living

Location: Omaha, Papillion, Gretna, and Bellevue, 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 Medication Aides to join our teams across multiple Hillcrest locations in Omaha, Papillion, and Bellevue.

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 Medication Aide, you will support that mission by providing safe medication assistance, personal care, comfort, and dignity to residents and guests.

What You’ll Do

As a Medication Aide, you will support residents and guests by assisting with medications, providing daily care, and communicating changes or concerns to the nursing team.

You will:

• Assist with medication administration according to physician orders, care plans, and facility procedures.

• Follow the five rights of medication administration and maintain resident privacy and dignity.

• Observe residents and guests for changes in condition, behavior, or needs and report concerns promptly to the nurse.

• Provide personal care and daily support based on each resident’s or guest’s care plan.

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, mobility, toileting, and other care needs as directed.

• Support residents and guests with meals, hydration, dining, and daily routines.

• Answer call lights timely and help determine resident or guest needs.

• Document medication assistance, care provided, refusals, and changes accurately and timely.

• Partner with nurses, Nurse Techs, therapy, and other team members to support quality care.

• Follow infection‑control practices, safety standards, and Hillcrest policies and procedures.

• Help maintain clean, safe, and comfortable resident care areas.

• 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 safe, respectful support in a senior care environment.

The right candidate will be attentive, organized, team-focused, and committed to helping residents and guests feel safe, comfortable, 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 attention to detail with medications, documentation, safety, and follow‑through.

• Strong communication skills with residents, guests, families, nurses, and team members.

• Ability to notice changes in condition and report concerns promptly.

• 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

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska required.

• Active Medication Aide certification in the state of Nebraska required.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous long‑term care, post‑acute care, hospital, senior living, or medication aide experience preferred.

Why Hillcrest?

At Hillcrest, Medication Aides are an important part of the care team. Your work helps residents and guests receive the support they need while maintaining comfort, safety, independence, and 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.

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• 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?

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