Compassionate Personal Care & Medication Aide

Hillcrest Health & Living; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medication differential

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Hillcrest Silver Ridge in Gretna, NE is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant / Medication Aide to join our assisted living team. You will provide medication support, personal care, and daily living assistance, helping residents maintain independence and dignity.

Ideal candidates have experience as a Medication Aide or CNA, strong attention to medication accuracy, and excellent communication with residents, families, and nurses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Medication Aide coursework preferred at time of hire.
• Nebraska Medication Aide certification preferred at time of hire.
• Previous experience providing personal care to aging adults in assisted living or memory support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications according to the five rights and document doses.
• Monitor residents after medication administration and report changes to licensed staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene).
• Support residents with adaptive devices (hearing aids, glasses, dentures).
• Record vital signs as ordered and report out-of-range readings.
• Assist with meals and dining, ensuring residents are accounted for.
• Complete electronic medical record documentation.
• Maintain clean and organized resident living areas.
• Support resident activities and participate in daily living routines.
• Build compassionate relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Medication Aide experience

Personal Care Assistant experience

CNA/Nurse Tech background

Attention to detail with medications

Communication with residents/families

Observation of health changes

Team coordination

Dependability

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication Aide coursework

Nebraska Medication Aide certification preferred

Job description

Hillcrest Silver Ridge in Gretna, NE is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant / Medication Aide to join our assisted living team. You will provide medication support, personal care, and daily living assistance, helping residents maintain independence and dignity.

Ideal candidates have experience as a Medication Aide or CNA, strong attention to medication accuracy, and excellent communication with residents, families, and nurses.