Personal Care Assistant - Free Medication Aide Training

Hillcrest Health & Living; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medication Aide training after 90

Health insurance options

Vision, dental, and life insurance

Attendance PTO opportunities

Tuition reimbursement and career‑growt

Dayforce Wallet

Gym membership reimbursement

Growth within Hillcrest

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living in Bellevue, Gretna, and Papillion, NE is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to provide daily living support, promote safety and dignity, and build meaningful relationships with residents. Start in a hands-on care role and explore a free 40-hour Medication Aide training after 90 days of employment.

Role offers growth opportunities into Medication Aide responsibilities with training and support from Hillcrest; ideal for those who want meaningful work in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Dementia care, senior living, home care, or a similar setting preferred, but not required.
• Medication Aide certification is not required to start as a Personal Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living based on individual needs, preferences, and service agreements.
• Support residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, mobility, toileting, adaptive devices, and other personal care needs.
• Assist with meals and dining, including helping residents get to and from meals and ensuring residents are accounted for.
• Provide companionship, encouragement, and respectful support throughout daily routines.
• Observe residents for changes in condition, behavior, needs, or concerns and communicate promptly with the nurse and care team.
• Support residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care with patience, compassion, and dignity.
• Engage residents in daily activities, scheduled programming, and meaningful moments throughout the day.
• Assist with resident laundry, linens, clothing, and personal care supplies.
• Help maintain clean, safe, and comfortable resident spaces by removing trash, making beds, organizing, vacuuming, and completing assigned cleaning tasks.
• Communicate resident updates and concerns with nurses, PCAs, Medication Aides, and oncoming/offgoing shifts.
• Follow infection-control practices, safety standards, and Hillcrest policies and procedures.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, nurses, and team members.

Skills

compassionate

dependable

team-focused

strong communication

observant

patient

attention to detail

adaptable

tech-friendly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication Aide certification not required to start

Job description

Hillcrest Health & Living in Bellevue, Gretna, and Papillion, NE is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to provide daily living support, promote safety and dignity, and build meaningful relationships with residents. Start in a hands-on care role and explore a free 40-hour Medication Aide training after 90 days of employment.

Role offers growth opportunities into Medication Aide responsibilities with training and support from Hillcrest; ideal for those who want meaningful work in