Free CMA Training

About the Role

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.

Start as a Personal Care Assistant and grow into a Medication Aide with free training provided by Hillcrest after 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Future Growth Opportunities

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Schedule

Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN | Days, Evenings, and Overnights Available

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.