Certified Medication Aide/CMA

Hillcrest Health & LIving • Gretna, NE

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is hiring compassionate, dependable Medication Aides across its Omaha, Papillion, Gretna, and Bellevue, Nebraska locations. The role supports the organization’s mission of inspiring people to live their best lives by providing safe medication assistance, personal care, comfort, and dignity to residents and guests. Full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules are available, with day, evening, and overnight shifts.

Medication Aides assist with medications in accordance with physician orders, care plans, and facility procedures; provide daily personal care and support; observe residents and guests and promptly communicate changes or concerns to the nursing team; and accurately document assistance and care. They work with nurses, Nurse Techs, therapy, and other team members, while following infection-control practices, safety standards, and Hillcrest policies. This position involves hands-on support in a senior care environment and may include exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Requirements

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska.
• Active Medication Aide certification in the state of Nebraska.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, and movement as needed.
• Must be flexible, calm, and professional in changing or stressful situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize technology and care resources efficiently and effectively.
• Compassionate, dependable, and respectful approach to care.
• Strong attention to detail with medications, documentation, safety, and follow-through.
• Strong communication skills with residents, guests, families, nurses, and team members.
• Ability to notice changes in condition and report concerns promptly.
• Team-first mindset and willingness to support others throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with older adults and providing personal care services in long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, senior living, or a similar setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, senior living, or medication aide experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication administration according to physician orders, care plans, and facility procedures.
• Follow the five rights of medication administration and maintain resident privacy and dignity.
• Observe residents and guests for changes in condition, behavior, or needs and promptly report concerns to the nurse.
• Provide personal care and daily support based on each resident’s or guest’s care plan.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, mobility, toileting, and other care needs as directed.
• Support residents and guests with meals, hydration, dining, and daily routines.
• Answer call lights promptly and help determine resident or guest needs.
• Document medication assistance, care provided, refusals, and changes accurately and timely.
• Partner with nurses, Nurse Techs, therapy, and other team members to support quality care.
• Follow infection-control practices, safety standards, and Hillcrest policies and procedures.
• Help maintain clean, safe, and comfortable resident care areas.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with residents, guests, families, nurses, and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Attendance PTO opportunities.
• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth programs.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing employees to choose when they get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed