PRN Care Specialist - Life Adjustment Program

Hilltop Community Resources•Grand Junction, CO

3d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Hilltop Community Resources is a multi-faceted non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for people of all ages. This role is responsible for assisting and providing care support for adults with traumatic brain injuries at the Life Adjustment Program (LAP). Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging, believing that work can be fulfilling and fun.

Requirements

One year of related experience or two years of work experience.
Minimum 18 years of age (minimum 21 years of age required for overnight roles due to driving requirement).
Valid Colorado Driver’s License (preferred, required for overnight positions).
CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred).
Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification (preferred, required for overnight positions).
De-Escalation Training (preferred).
Hilltop’s Transportation Certification (preferred).
Must go through background checks and health clearances, including Hilltop Criminal Background Check, CBI Records Check, Sex Offender Registry, Driving Record, Colorado Adult Protective Services Background Check (CAPS), Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) Check, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List, Tuberculosis (Tb) Skin Test, N95 Mask Fit Test, Influenza Vaccination, and any other required vaccination.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligned with Hilltop’s Life Adjustment Program values (Service 1: how we treat each other, and Service 2: how we treat residents) by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
Provide direct, unskilled personal care and hygiene assistance to residents in accordance with their individualized Care Plans, including bathing, oral care, incontinence care, dressing, and grooming. This includes cleaning bodily fluids as necessary and assisting/monitoring residents during meals.
Properly communicate the needs of residents and staff to ensure good customer service and the overall well-being of residents, natural supports, staff, and vendors.
Complete required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly.
Provide basic behavior management interventions (e.g., defusing anger, redirecting, offering alternative solutions, providing positive guidance) for residents with brain injuries, addressing risks such as sexual, verbal, and/or physical aggression that may be exacerbated by co-occurring mental illness or substance abuse.
Maintain professional boundaries with residents, co-workers, and outside agencies while upholding the dignity, confidentiality, privacy, and rights of every individual.
For overnight shifts, potentially drive residents to and from offsite locations using handicapped-accessible vehicles, up to 12-person buses.
Assist with housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness of resident apartments and surrounding grounds, including trash removal, cleaning bodily fluids with proper PPE and disinfecting standards, disinfecting wheelchairs and walkers, and organizing apartments.
Attend team meetings and in-service trainings as scheduled.