Certified Medication Aide/CMA

Hillcrest Health & LIving • Gretna, NE

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking compassionate and dependable Medication Aides to join their teams across multiple locations in Omaha, Papillion, and Bellevue. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on care, building relationships with residents and guests, and being part of a team that makes a difference. The mission at Hillcrest is to inspire people to live their best lives, and as a Medication Aide, you will support this by providing safe medication assistance, personal care, comfort, and dignity to residents and guests.

Requirements

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska required.
• Active Medication Aide certification in the state of Nebraska required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 report concerns promptly 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 timely 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.

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 you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED