Memory Care Specialist/QMAP - The Commons

Hilltop Community Resources•Grand Junction, CO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Hilltop Community Resources is a multi-faceted non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community. We are a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals committed to our mission of creating connection and building a community where everyone belongs. Headquartered in Western Colorado, Hilltop has been providing resources and support for people of all ages for 75 years. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun, and we weave these values into everything we do. We prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture, believing that work can be fulfilling and fun. This role offers opportunities for growth, connection, and team building within a supportive and inclusive environment.

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 ADLs (required)
Minimum 18 years of age
A valid QMAP certification is required for the Memory Care Specialist QMAP position.

Nice To Haves

Colorado Identification Card
Food Handler’s Card (required within six months of employment)
Hilltop Dementia Certification (required within six months of employment)
CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred)
Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification
De-Escalation Training (preferred)

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligned with Hilltop’s Assisted Living Communities (ALCs) values (Service 1: how we treat each other, and Service 2: how we treat our residents) by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
Understand and strictly follow all applicable Hilltop, Fountains, and state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional boundaries with all residents, while upholding their dignity, confidentiality, services, and rights.
Provide protective oversight, including assisting residents, maintaining a safe physical environment, redirecting and assisting disoriented or confused residents, applying and following house rules, honoring resident rights, appropriately reporting and assisting residents experiencing difficulties, and identifying and monitoring visitors.
Provide social supervision, including helping with transportation and ambulation to events, assisting with communication and attendance at social events, and assisting with general socialization.
Ensure the sanitation and safety of residents by monitoring living and common areas, removing and reporting safety hazards, maintaining safety supplies, redirecting residents from unsafe areas or situations.
Provide personal care to residents as directed by their specific care plan and document care given.
Monitor ambulation and assist residents to and from meals and/or activities.
Perform housekeeping duties including mopping, dusting, trash removal, linen changes, stocking supplies, vacuuming, disinfecting/sanitizing, cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, wheelchairs, walkers, organizing apartments, and laundry.
Answer radio, pager, and pendant requests for assistance.
Assist residents with memory care activities and social supervision.
Order meals for residents and serve as needed, and clean and sanitize the dining area.
Perform redirection and de-escalation of behavioral residents.