Memory Care Specialist/QMAP - The Commons

White Logo Color Background•Grand Junction, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hilltop Community Resources is a multi-faceted non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community. Headquartered in Western Colorado, Hilltop has been providing resources and support for people of all ages for 75 years. The organization values relationship, integrity, courage, inclusivity, growth, and fun, and prioritizes a healthy and happy workplace culture. Working at Hilltop offers opportunities for growth, connection, and team building, with a focus on employee experience, purpose, and belonging. This role is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive impact.

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.
Food Handler’s Card (required within six months of employment).
Hilltop Dementia Certification (required within six months of employment).
Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification.

Nice To Haves

CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred).
De-Escalation Training (preferred).

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligning with Hilltop’s Assisted Living Communities (ALCs) values (Service 1 and Service 2).
Understand and follow all applicable Hilltop, Fountains, and state and federal 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, applying house rules, honoring resident rights, reporting difficulties, and monitoring visitors.
Provide social supervision, including assisting with transportation and ambulation to events, communication of and attendance to social events, and general socialization.
Ensure the sanitation and safety of residents by monitoring living and common areas, removing/reporting hazards, maintaining safety supplies, and redirecting residents from unsafe situations.
Provide personal care to residents as per 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 (bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms), cleaning mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers), organizing apartments, 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.