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Personal Care Assistant – Free Medication Aide Training Opportunity

Location: Bellevue, Gretna, and Papillion, NEService Line: Hillcrest Health & LivingSchedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN | Days, Evenings, and Overnights Available

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for compassionate and dependable Personal Care Assistants to join our teams across multiple Hillcrest locations in Bellevue, Gretna, and Papillion.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has a heart for caring for older adults and wants to start or grow a career in healthcare. As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide hands-on support, build meaningful relationships with residents, and help create a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Personal Care Assistant, you will support that mission by helping residents with daily routines, personal care, comfort, dignity, and connection.

Start as a Personal Care Assistant - Grow Into a Medication Aide

No Medication Aide certification? No problem.

Hillcrest offers free Medication Aide training for eligible Personal Care Assistants after 90 days of employment. This gives you the opportunity to start in a hands-on care role, learn our residents and communities, and then continue growing your healthcare skills with support from Hillcrest.

This is a strong career path for someone who wants meaningful work now and the opportunity to grow into a Medication Aide role with additional responsibility.

What You’ll Do

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide quality personal care and daily living support while helping residents feel safe, respected, and cared for.

You will:

Assist residents with activities of daily living based on individual needs, preferences, and service agreements.

Support residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, mobility, toileting, adaptive devices, and other personal care needs.

Assist with meals and dining, including helping residents get to and from meals and ensuring residents are accounted for.

Provide companionship, encouragement, and respectful support throughout daily routines.

Observe residents for changes in condition, behavior, needs, or concerns and communicate promptly with the nurse and care team.

Support residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care with patience, compassion, and dignity.

Engage residents in daily activities, scheduled programming, and meaningful moments throughout the day.

Assist with resident laundry, linens, clothing, and personal care supplies.

Help maintain clean, safe, and comfortable resident spaces by removing trash, making beds, organizing, vacuuming, and completing assigned cleaning tasks.

Communicate resident updates and concerns with nurses, PCAs, Medication Aides, and oncoming/offgoing shifts.

Follow infection-control practices, safety standards, and Hillcrest policies and procedures.

Build positive relationships with residents, families, nurses, and team members.

What You Can Grow Into

After 90 days of employment, eligible Personal Care Assistants may complete free 40-hour Medication Aide training through Hillcrest.

Once trained and certified, you may have the opportunity to grow into Medication Aide responsibilities, including:

Assisting with medication administration according to physician orders, care plans, and facility procedures.

Following the five rights of medication administration.

Taking vital signs as ordered and reporting out-of-range results.

Documenting medication assistance, care provided, refusals, and resident changes accurately.

Supporting residents with additional health-maintenance activities under appropriate nursing oversight.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and ready to provide respectful hands-on support in a senior care environment.

The right candidate will be patient, observant, team-focused, and committed to helping residents maintain comfort, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Ideal candidates will have:

A heart for working with older adults and supporting daily care needs.

Experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Dementia care, senior living, home care, or a similar setting preferred, but not required.

A compassionate, dependable, and respectful approach to care.

Strong communication skills with residents, families, nurses, and team members.

Ability to notice changes in resident condition and report concerns promptly.

Strong attention to detail with care, safety, documentation, and follow-through.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.

A team-first mindset and willingness to support others throughout the shift.

Interest in growing into a Medication Aide role through Hillcrest’s free training opportunity.

Comfort using technology and care resources efficiently and effectively.

Education & Credentials

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Previous Assisted Living, Memory Care, Dementia care, senior living, or personal care experience preferred.

Medication Aide certification is not required to start as a Personal Care Assistant.

Free 40-hour Medication Aide training may be available after 90 days of employment for eligible team members.

Why Hillcrest?

At Hillcrest, Personal Care Assistants are an important part of the resident experience. Your work helps residents feel supported, comfortable, safe, and valued every day.

This role is ideal for someone who wants meaningful work, a strong team environment, and the opportunity to grow into a Medication Aide role while making a visible impact every shift.

What Hillcrest Offers

Free Medication Aide training opportunity for eligible team members after 90 days of employment.

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.

Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.

Physical & Other 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 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.

Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Start Your Healthcare Career?

If you are compassionate, dependable, and ready to provide hands-on care while growing your healthcare skills, we invite you to apply for the Personal Care Assistant – Free Medication Aide Training Opportunity role.

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through compassionate care, teamwork, and meaningful connection.

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