Part-Time - Medication Aide (Universal Worker II) | Evening - Eventide Prairie Commons Senior Living

Eventide•Grand Island, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eventide Prairie Commons Assisted Living in Grand Island is hiring a part-time Universal Worker II (Medication Aide (MA40)). The scheduled shift is 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. (8 hours), with an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The role requires active, good-standing MA40 and CNA licenses in Nebraska. The starting pay range is $17.00–$19.04 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, and location. Shift premiums and differentials are available for select positions, depending on employment status and shift worked. The Medication Aide assists seniors with activities of daily living and supports admissions, discharges, transfers, and new-employee orientation. The role follows individual care or service plans, department documentation protocols, and privacy requirements for protected health information. When working as an MA40, the employee prepares and administers medications and treatments under RN direction, within scope of practice, as ordered by a physician and according to facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

Active CNA license in Nebraska.
Active MA40 license in Nebraska.
MA40 and CNA licenses must be in good standing.
At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months of experience as an aide or caregiver preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring or ambulation, and continence.
Assist with senior/client admissions, discharges, and transfers, and orient new employees.
Follow department protocol for submitting completed documentation.
Prioritize assignments and adjust throughout the shift to address changing or overlapping needs of seniors, clients, caregivers, team members, and managers, including call lights when necessary.
Perform work duties within the assigned work environment related to the position, as assigned by Eventide.
Follow the comprehensive care plan or service plan developed for each senior or client.
Safeguard protected health information and comply with HIPAA privacy regulations.
Prepare and administer medications and treatments under RN direction, within scope of practice, as ordered by a physician and according to facility policies and procedures.