Assisted Living Medication Aide FT E
Hillcrest Health•Papillion, NE
•Onsite
About The Position
Hillcrest Health & Living is currently seeking a Personal Care Assistant / Medication Aide – Assisted Living to join our team at Hillcrest Grand Lodge. At Hillcrest Grand Lodge, our Personal Care Assistant / Medication Aide team members play an important role in supporting assisted living residents with quality personal care, daily living services, and medication assistance. This role is a great fit for someone who is compassionate, dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to helping residents live with dignity, comfort, and choice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Certified as a 40-hour Medication Aide in the state of Nebraska
- Experience working with the elderly in an Assisted Living or Dementia Care setting preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stay calm, flexible, and professional in stressful situations
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform repetitive sitting, bending, and standing movements
- Comfort using technology and resources efficiently
- STAR mentality: Selfless, Tough, Accountable, Respectful
Responsibilities
- Provide quality personal care and daily living support for residents
- Provide medications to residents following the five rights and accurately document medication provision
- Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, and adaptive devices
- Take vital signs as ordered and report out-of-range results to the Nurse Manager or Director of Health Services
- Assist with meals and dining by helping residents to and from meals and ensuring residents are accounted for
- Support health maintenance activities with oversight from a licensed healthcare professional
- Launder resident personal clothing and linens
- Communicate resident concerns or needs with the nurse and oncoming/off-going shifts
- Complete documentation in the EMR by exception in DAR format
- Assist with general cleaning, including removing trash, making beds, organizing, and vacuuming
- Help implement and support scheduled resident activities as needed
Benefits
- Supportive team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
