Memory Care Specialist/QMAP - The Commons

Hilltop Community Resources•Grand Junction, CO

11h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Hilltop Community Resources is seeking a Memory Care Specialist/QMAP to join their team at The Commons. This role is part of a vibrant organization dedicated to serving the community and fostering a culture of belonging, integrity, courage, inclusivity, growth, and fun. The position offers opportunities for growth, connection, and team building in a fulfilling and fun work environment. The Memory Care Specialist/QMAP will provide essential care and support to residents, ensuring their safety, well-being, and dignity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
One year of direct care experience working with the Alzheimer’s population (preferred).
Experience providing personal care and assistance with ADL’s (required).
Minimum 18 years of age.
A valid QMAP certification is required for the Memory Care Specialist QMAP position.
Colorado Identification Card
CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred)
De-Escalation Training (preferred)
Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification

Nice To Haves

One year of direct care experience working with the Alzheimer’s population.
CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate
De-Escalation Training

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligned with Hilltop's values.
Understand and follow all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional boundaries with residents while upholding their dignity, confidentiality, services, and rights.
Provide protective oversight, including assisting residents, maintaining a safe environment, redirecting confused residents, and monitoring visitors.
Provide social supervision, assisting with transportation, ambulation to events, and general socialization.
Ensure the sanitation and safety of residents and living areas, removing hazards, and maintaining safety supplies.
Provide personal care to residents as directed by their care plan and document care given.
Monitor ambulation and assist residents to and from meals and activities.
Perform housekeeping duties including mopping, dusting, trash removal, linen changes, stocking supplies, vacuuming, disinfecting, cleaning various areas, and laundry.
Respond to radio, pager, and pendant requests for assistance.
Assist residents with memory care activities and social supervision.
Order meals for residents, serve as needed, and clean/sanitize the dining area.
Perform redirection and de-escalation of behavioral residents.