Compassionate Medication Aide & Personal Care Pro

Hillcrest Health Services; Gretna (NE); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medication Aide differential when appl

Multiple health insurance plan options

Vision, dental, and life insurance

Professional development support, incl

Dayforce Wallet

Gym membership reimbursement

Supportive nursing leadership and a CL

Growth opportunities within Hillcrest

Job summary

Hillcrest Health Services in Gretna, NE is hiring a Personal Care Assistant / Medication Aide for Hillcrest Silver Ridge. This full-time evening role focuses on medication administration, personal care, vital-sign monitoring, and dining assistance to residents.

You will work closely with residents and the nursing team to ensure safety, accuracy, and compassionate care while supporting independence and dignity in daily living.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Nebraska Medication Aide certification preferred.
• Medication Aide coursework preferred.
• Experience providing personal care to aging adults in assisted living or memory support preferred.
• Previous direct-care experience such as CNA or Nurse Tech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents according to the five rights of medication administration and accurately document medications provided.
• Monitor residents following medication administration and communicate concerns or changes to the appropriate licensed healthcare professional.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, and other personal-care needs.
• Support residents with adaptive devices such as hearing aids, glasses, and dentures.
• Monitor residents and communicate changes in health, behavior, or needs to the appropriate nurse or clinical leader.
• Obtain and document vital signs as ordered, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, and weight.
• Promptly report vital signs that fall outside established parameters to the Nurse Manager or Director of Health Services.
• Assist residents to and from meals and help ensure everyone is accounted for during dining.
• Provide meal and dining support based on individual resident needs.
• Understand when and how to access emergency medical services when needed.
• Communicate resident concerns and needs to nurses and incoming or outgoing team members to support continuity of care.
• Assist with resident laundry, including personal clothing and linens.
• Complete required documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Help maintain clean, comfortable, and organized resident living areas.
• Assist with general cleaning responsibilities such as making beds, removing trash, organizing, and vacuuming as needed.
• Support scheduled resident activities and encourage participation based on individual interests and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families through compassionate, respectful, and dependable care.
• Assist with additional resident-care and community needs as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Dependable

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nebraska Medication Aide certification preferred

Medication Aide coursework preferred

Job description

Hillcrest Health Services in Gretna, NE is hiring a Personal Care Assistant / Medication Aide for Hillcrest Silver Ridge. This full-time evening role focuses on medication administration, personal care, vital-sign monitoring, and dining assistance to residents.

You will work closely with residents and the nursing team to ensure safety, accuracy, and compassionate care while supporting independence and dignity in daily living.