Memory Care- Personal Care Assistant MA

Hillcrest Health • Gretna, NE

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Personal Care Assistant - Medication Aide to join our Memory Care team at Hillcrest Grand Lodge in Papillion, NE. Hillcrest Grand Lodge is part of the Hillcrest Country Estates campus and offers a warm, welcoming senior living environment focused on comfort, connection, dignity, and meaningful daily experiences. Our Memory Care team supports residents with patience, respect, and personalized care that helps each person feel safe, known, and valued. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Personal Care Assistant - Medication Aide in Memory Care, you will support that mission by providing hands-on care, meaningful engagement, daily support, and a calm, respectful presence for residents.

Requirements

• 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 stressful or changing 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.
• Completion of 40-hour Medication Aide coursework required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with older adults and providing personal care services in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Dementia care, senior living, or a similar setting preferred.
• Previous Assisted Living, Memory Care, Dementia care, senior living, or personal care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality personal care and living services based on each resident’s choices, needs, and service agreement.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living based on individual needs, preferences, and care plans.
• Support residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, mobility, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Provide medication assistance following the five rights and accurately document medication support, as credentialed.
• Take vital signs as ordered and report out-of-range results to the Nurse Manager or Director of Health Services.
• Complete monthly summaries, weights, vitals, and assessments timely and accurately.
• Assist residents to the dining room for meals and help serve, encourage, and support residents during mealtimes.
• Engage residents in daily activities, scheduled programming, and meaningful moments outside of scheduled activities.
• Observe residents for changes in condition, behavior, needs, or concerns and communicate promptly with the nurse and care team.
• Complete documentation in the electronic medical record, including DAR notes by exception.
• Wash, put away, and complete assigned resident laundry, including incontinent laundry as needed.
• Monitor resident supplies and notify family as needed.
• Support a clean, safe, calm, and comfortable Memory Care environment.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, nurses, PCAs, and team members.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 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.
• Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.

What This Job Offers

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