Memory Support Personal Care Assistant

Hillcrest Health • Gretna, NE

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our team at Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna. As a Personal Care Assistant, you will help residents feel safe, supported, comfortable, and at home. You will provide hands-on assistance with daily living while getting to know each resident’s individual routines, preferences, and needs. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a PCA, you will help bring that mission to life by providing personalized care, encouraging independence, and building meaningful relationships with the residents you serve.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to safely assist residents with personal care, transfers, mobility, and daily needs.
• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and movement throughout the shift.
• Must be flexible and calm when responding to resident concerns or stressful situations.
• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to utilize technology and available resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must follow established infection-control, safety, and resident-care procedures.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working with aging adults and providing personal care in assisted living, memory care, dementia care, or a similar setting preferred.
• A compassionate and respectful approach to resident care.
• A friendly, positive, and approachable personality.
• A genuine interest in working with aging adults.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependability and consistent follow-through.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition.
• A calm and flexible approach when resident needs change.
• Ability to work independently while remaining part of a collaborative care team.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• A willingness to jump in and help wherever needed.
• A commitment to helping residents maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living based on their individual needs and plan of care.
• Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, hygiene, mobility, and other personal-care needs.
• Support residents in maintaining as much independence as possible.
• Obtain and document vital signs and weights as scheduled or ordered.
• Complete required resident documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Observe residents for changes in condition, behavior, or needs and communicate concerns promptly.
• Provide one-on-one support and companionship as needed.
• Collect, wash, and return resident laundry according to established schedules.
• Help maintain clean, comfortable, and organized resident rooms.
• Assist residents with getting to and from activities as time allows.
• Monitor meal service and provide reminders or assistance as needed.
• Communicate resident concerns and needs with the nurse and incoming or outgoing shifts.
• Respect each resident’s choices, privacy, dignity, and individual preferences.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to keep resident care running smoothly.
• Assist with additional resident-care responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative care team.
• Benefits and insurance options for eligible team members.
• Professional development and career-growth opportunities.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna and Hillcrest Health & Living.

What This Job Offers

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