Part-time Fountains Float

Hilltop Community Resources • Grand Junction, CO

5d • $18 - $19

About The Position

The Fountains Float position provides assistance and care support to adults residing at The Fountains. Employees may work across Life Enrichment Specialist, Transportation Driver, Support Services Specialist, and Server duties, depending on program needs. The role requires ethical and professional conduct aligned with Hilltop’s values and service expectations, including setting boundaries and being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent with coworkers and residents.

Life Enrichment duties include organizing and facilitating appropriate activities for residents, including residents in Memory Care; supporting residents’ cognitive, social, and physical needs; coordinating hospitality services and celebrations; facilitating fitness classes and activities during evenings, weekends, or holidays as requested; and assisting with resident outings and transportation.

Transportation duties include safely transporting residents and their equipment to appointments and other destinations, assisting residents with transportation preparations, potentially accompanying them to appointments, and maintaining and inspecting vehicles. Support Services duties include greeting visitors and handling phone calls, purchasing and inventory tasks, work-order entry, administrative support, and mail. Server duties include taking and serving orders, cleaning dining and kitchen items and areas, monitoring dishwasher chemicals and food supplies, and following applicable food-handling and health regulations.

The position requires flexibility to meet program shift needs, regular attendance, participation in meetings and training, timely and accurate documentation, cooperation with others, and compliance with Hilltop, ALC, state, and federal rules and procedures. Background checks and health clearances are required before joining the team. Applications for this position stop being accepted on 11/03/2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus six months of related work experience or on-the-job training.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Food Handler’s Card.
• Ability to meet background-check and health-clearance requirements, including a tuberculosis skin test, N95 mask fit test, influenza vaccination, and any other required vaccination.
• Flexibility to meet program shift needs.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to complete required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly and comply with applicable rules and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED training.
• De-Escalation Training.
• Hilltop Transportation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned activities safely and on time, including room and activity setup and teardown.
• Organize and implement ongoing, appropriate activities for Memory Care residents, including behavior interventions as needed.
• Plan and implement activities with Life Enrichment Managers to address residents’ cognitive, social, and physical needs.
• Participate in the Life Enrichment Department, including providing input, attending meetings, and evaluating activities.
• Coordinate hospitality services for residents at The Commons, The Fountains, and The Cottages, including welcome gifts, cards, flowers, celebrations, and memorial services.
• Facilitate and organize activities during evenings, weekends, and holidays as requested, managing time to serve multiple residents.
• Facilitate scheduled fitness classes in accordance with the Life Enrichment Director’s curriculum.
• Transport residents to planned outings or assist the driver with loading and unloading.
• Use techniques and direct, demonstrative communication to engage residents in daily activities.
• Secure and transport residents safely and promptly to appointments and other destinations, including medical appointments, work, and shopping.
• Transport residents’ equipment, such as wheelchairs and walkers.
• Accompany residents to appointments when needed and serve as a communication liaison among residents, providers, and health services.
• Remind and assist residents with preparations for transportation and coordinate loading times.
• Inspect vehicle safety, clean vehicles as needed, and immediately report vehicle issues or accidents to the supervisor or Corporate Transportation/Warehouse Supervisor.
• Serve as the first point of contact for phone and walk-in traffic; answer and transfer calls using a multi-line phone system.
• Generate purchasing documents, order office and program supplies, and conduct program shopping in person or online.
• Enter daily work orders into the maintenance system and clarify requests as needed.
• Provide administrative support to Commons or Fountains leadership and staff, including copy projects, maintenance work orders, mail, and paychecks.
• Handle inquiries and incoming and outgoing mail.
• Accurately take food orders, submit them through the point-of-sale system, and serve the orders when ready.
• Clear dishes during and after meals; sweep, mop, and vacuum dining areas and empty trash receptacles.
• Clean, sanitize, and safely store dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, and bus tubs.
• Inspect and maintain appropriate dishwasher chemicals and complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning assignments.
• Ensure food storage, food handling, and supplies comply with Mesa County and State of Colorado Health Department regulations.
• Monitor food par levels and restock products as needed.
• Remain flexible to meet program shift needs and maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Participate in assigned meetings, team meetings, and training; cooperate with others; and complete required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly.
• Comply with Hilltop, ALC, and applicable state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits; the stated starting wage range is $17.85 to $18.74 per hour.
• Part-time and full-time schedules are available to fit employee needs; this specific position is part-time PRN, with hours varying according to program needs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the community and lives of others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED