Brain Injury Services Campus Float

Hilltop Community Resources • Grand Junction, CO

5h • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun. At Hilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted non-profit organization that serves our community. We’re a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals that each play a unique and important part in what we do every day. Headquartered in beautiful Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages and walks of life. Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do. We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture. Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building. Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This role is no exception.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), plus six months of related work experience or on the job training.
• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License (required)
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification (required)

Nice To Haves

• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Training (preferred)
• De-Escalation Training (preferred)
• Hilltop’s Transportation Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Providing direct personal, unskilled care and hygiene assistance to residents following assigned resident Care Plans, (i.e., bathing, oral care, nominal to severe incontinence care, dressing, grooming, etc.), as well as assisting and monitoring residents during mealtimes (including, but not limited to, support, oversight, cueing, etc.).
• Properly communicating the needs of both residents and staff to ensure good customer service and the overall well-being of residents, natural supports, staff and vendors.
• Completing required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly.
• Providing basic behavior management interventions (i.e., defusing anger, redirecting, offering alternative solutions and providing positive guidance for our residents) associated with characteristics of brain-injured individuals. Risks include sexual, verbal, and/or physical aggression that may be exacerbated by co-occurring mental illness, substance abuse, etc.
• Maintaining professional boundaries with residents, co-workers, and outside agencies associated with any Hilltop program while maintaining the dignity, confidentiality, privacy and rights of every individual.
• Assist in performing housekeeping duties as needed to maintain cleanliness of resident apartments and surrounding grounds. This may include, but not limited to, trash removal, cleaning up bodily fluids (i.e. blood, feces, urine, vomit, etc.) while using the proper Personal Protective Equipment and disinfecting standards, disinfecting, cleaning wheelchairs and walkers, and organizing apartments.
• Administer medications as outlined by physician orders by verifying medications to the Medications Administration Record.
• Strictly follow the rights of medication administration process; including right dose, right route, right medication, right client, and right documentation.
• Follow all Corporate, Program, and State Medication Administration policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor the narcotic medications by counting all assigned narcotics prior to receiving control over the medication cart; conduct a narcotic count prior to giving control of the medication cart to any other individual.
• Report all medication errors immediately and complete the required documentation for medication errors.
• Clean assigned medication carts prior to the end of the shift by emptying trash, wiping down the cart, organizing medications, and replenishing supplies.
• Clean the medication room prior to the end of each shift by emptying trash, wiping down the sink and refrigerator, dusting, sweeping, mopping, organizing medications, and replenishing supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED