ALF Medication Aide – Weekender (Overnight) - Part-Time 3rd Shift

Nye Health Services

Lincoln, NE

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Lincoln, NE
POSTED
30+ days ago

Join our team as an Assisted Living Medication Aide (Weekender) working overnight shifts from 10:00pm to 6:00am every Saturday and Sunday! This position offers premium pay incentives, including +$8.00/hour Weekender pay plus a 15% overnight shift differential. If you enjoy working in a quieter overnight environment while providing compassionate care to residents, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact!


Position Summary

The Assisted Living Medication Aide (Weekender) is responsible for safely administering medications and providing compassionate care to residents in the Assisted Living community. This role supports residents’ health, safety, and well-being by following physician orders, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring accurate medication documentation. The Weekender position is scheduled every Saturday and Sunday overnight and includes additional weekender and overnight shift pay differentials.


Key Responsibilities

  • Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols
  • Accurately document medication administration and resident care in electronic medical records
  • Monitor residents for medication side effects and changes in condition, and report concerns to nursing staff
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living, including mobility, hygiene, and comfort as needed
  • Ensure medications are stored, handled, and disposed of according to regulatory standards
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for residents
  • Respond promptly to resident needs, call lights, and emergencies
  • Communicate effectively with nurses, caregivers, and other team members to ensure continuity of care


Qualifications

  • Current 40-hour Certified Medication Aide certification in the state of Nebraska
  • Previous experience in assisted living, long-term care, or healthcare preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and medication safety practices
  • Ability to work independently during overnight hours
  • Compassionate and resident-focused approach to care
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist residents as needed
  • Ability to lift or assist with lifting residents according to facility policy


Why Join Our Team

  • 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 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.

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