Assisted Living - Personal Care Assistant MA

Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech - Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna

Location: Gretna, NE

Service Line: Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech to join our team at Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna.

This role is all about helping residents feel safe, supported, and respected while maintaining as much independence and choice as possible. As a Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech, you will provide hands-on personal care, assist with medications, support daily routines, and help create a comfortable, welcoming environment for the residents you serve.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. In this role, you will help bring that mission to life by providing thoughtful care, building meaningful relationships, and supporting each resident's individual preferences and needs.

What You'll Do

As a Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech, you will work closely with residents and the care team to provide personalized support throughout the day.

You will:

• Administer medications according to established regulations, the five rights of medication administration, and resident preferences.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living based on their individual plan of care.
• Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and other personal-care needs.
• Obtain and document vital signs and weights as scheduled or ordered.
• Complete required resident documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition, behavior, or needs and communicate concerns promptly.
• Provide one-on-one support and companionship as time allows.
• Assist with resident laundry according to established schedules.
• Help maintain clean, comfortable resident rooms and common areas.
• Assist residents with getting to and from activities as needed.
• Provide reminders and support related to meal service.
• Communicate important updates to leadership and incoming or outgoing shifts.
• Respect resident choices, preferences, privacy, dignity, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to keep resident care running smoothly.
• Assist with additional resident-care responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with aging adults and understands that great care is often found in the small details.

The right candidate will be dependable, compassionate, and comfortable balancing personal care with medication responsibilities. You should be someone who pays attention, communicates well, and takes the time to understand each resident as an individual.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A compassionate and respectful approach to resident care.
• A friendly, patient, and approachable personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependability and consistent follow-through.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfort with medication administration and documentation.
• 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 team.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• A genuine interest in helping residents maintain independence and quality of life.

Education & Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience providing personal care in assisted living, memory care, dementia care, or a similar setting preferred.
• Nebraska Medication Aide certification preferred at hire or must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Medication Aide coursework preferred.

Why Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna?

Great care is personal.

At Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna, you have the opportunity to really get to know the residents you serve-their routines, preferences, personalities, and the things that help them feel most at home.

As a Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech, you may be helping someone get ready for the day, administering medications, assisting with a meal, encouraging participation in an activity, or simply spending a few minutes talking with a resident.

Those moments matter.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to combine hands-on care with meaningful relationships and be part of a team that values dignity, independence, and personalized support.

What Hillcrest Offers

• Competitive compensation.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative care team.
• Benefits and insurance options for eligible team members.
• Professional development support, including certifications 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.

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 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 medication, infection-control, safety, and care procedures.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Make a Difference Every Day?

If you are compassionate, dependable, and enjoy helping aging adults feel supported, respected, and at home, we invite you to apply for the Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech - Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna position.

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through personalized care, meaningful relationships, and dependable support.