Compassionate Personal Care Assistant & Med Aide

Hillcrest Health & Living; Bellevue Second II Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a Personal Care Assistant/Certified Medication Aide for Hillcrest Mable Rose in Bellevue, NE. The role supports residents with daily living, administers medications, and documents in the EMR, adhering to the five rights and DAR format.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment; English proficiency and a Nebraska Medication Aide certification (or within 6 months) are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Nebraska 40-hour Medication Aide certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with elderly in assisted living or dementia care preferred.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and perform repetitive movements.
• Comfort with technology and using resources efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality personal care and daily living support for residents.
• Administer medications following the five rights and document in EMR.
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, hygiene.
• Take vital signs as ordered and report out-of-range results.
• Assist with meals and dining and ensure residents are accounted for.
• Support health maintenance activities with oversight from a licensed professional.
• Launder resident clothing and linens.
• Communicate resident concerns with the nurse and shifts.
• Complete documentation in the EMR by exception in DAR format.
• Assist with general cleaning and activities for residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

English proficiency

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nebraska 40-hour Medication Aide certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a Personal Care Assistant/Certified Medication Aide for Hillcrest Mable Rose in Bellevue, NE. The role supports residents with daily living, administers medications, and documents in the EMR, adhering to the five rights and DAR format.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment; English proficiency and a Nebraska Medication Aide certification (or within 6 months) are required.