Medication Aide - Memory Care - Part-Time 3rd Shift

Join our dedicated Memory Care team and make a meaningful difference during the overnight hours by providing compassionate care and medication support to residents living with dementia and memory-related conditions! As a Part-Time Overnight Medication Aide, you'll play a vital role in ensuring resident safety, comfort, and well-being while working alongside a supportive team in a rewarding healthcare environment.

If you are dependable, caring, and passionate about serving seniors, we invite you to bring your talents to The Meadows. Plus, work today and get paid tomorrow with PayActiv, giving you flexible access to your earned wages before payday!

Position Summary

Nye Health Services is seeking a compassionate and dependable Medication Aide to join our Memory Care team. In this role, you will support residents with daily medication administration and personal care while creating a safe, engaging, and comforting environment for individuals living with memory-related conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. This position plays a key role in helping residents maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life through purposeful and person-centered care.

At Nye, our mission is to celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care. We are looking for team members who are passionate about making a difference and who embody our values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state regulations
• Observe residents for changes in condition, behaviors, or medication side effects and promptly report concerns to nursing leadership
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support as needed
• Provide compassionate support and redirection to residents experiencing memory loss, confusion, or behavioral challenges
• Promote a calm, positive, and engaging environment within the Memory Care neighborhood
• Accurately document medication administration, resident care, and observations in the electronic medical record
• Encourage resident participation in activities and social engagement opportunities
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and emergency procedures at all times
• Collaborate closely with nurses, caregivers, life enrichment staff, and families to support individualized resident care plans
• Maintain resident confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards

Qualifications

• Current 40-hour Medication Aide certification required in the state of Nebraska
• Experience working with seniors or individuals with dementia preferred
• Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• Basic computer and documentation skills required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist residents throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and/or transfer up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

Why Join Nye Health Services?

• Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
• Competitive wage scales and tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs of up to $3,000 per year. 
• Financial wellness and freedom through access to your earned wages prior to your pay date!
• A great culture where we live out our mission "to celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care."

In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. 

Nye Health Services conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. We believe in reviewing each situation individually and consider factors such as the role applied for, the nature of the offense, how long ago it occurred, and overall qualifications when making employment decisions.