Compassionate Personal Care & Med Aide — Assisted Living

Hillcrest Health & Living; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a Personal Care Assistant/Certified Medication Aide for the Hillcrest Grand Lodge in Papillion, NE. The role involves providing quality personal care, medication assistance, and daily living support to residents in an Assisted Living setting.

Responsibilities include documenting care in the EMR, assisting with activities of daily living, and participating in resident activities under supervision of licensed staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Nebraska 40-hour Medication Aide certification required.
• Experience with the elderly in assisted living or dementia care preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform ADLs.
• Comfort using technology and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality personal care and daily living support for residents.
• Administer medications following the five rights and document administration.
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing and hygiene.
• Take vital signs as ordered and report out-of-range results.
• Support residents with meals and dining and ensure residents are accounted for.
• Complete documentation in the EMR by exception in DAR format.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nebraska Certified Medication Aide (40-hour)

Job description

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a Personal Care Assistant/Certified Medication Aide for the Hillcrest Grand Lodge in Papillion, NE. The role involves providing quality personal care, medication assistance, and daily living support to residents in an Assisted Living setting.

Responsibilities include documenting care in the EMR, assisting with activities of daily living, and participating in resident activities under supervision of licensed staff.