Memory Care Specialist

Hilltop Community Resources • Grand Junction, CO

300d • $17 - $18

About The Position

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun. At Hilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted non-profit organization that serves our community. We're a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals that each play a unique and important part in what we do every day. Headquartered in beautiful Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages and walks of life. Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do. We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture. This position is responsible for the health and wellbeing of memory care residents, and providing personal care assistance and assistance with all activities of daily living. This position must provide protective oversight, redirection, behavior therapies, and customer service to resident in the Memory Care Wing at The Commons.

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 required.

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 (preferred).
• De-Escalation Training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of Hilltop's Assisted Living Communities (ALCs).
• Understand and strictly follow all applicable Hilltop, Fountains, and state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all residents, while maintaining the dignity, confidentiality, services, and rights of every client.
• Providing protective oversight, to include assisting residents, maintaining a safe physical environment, redirecting and assisting disoriented or confused residents.
• Providing social supervision, including helping with transportation and ambulation to events.
• Providing for the sanitation and safety of residents, including monitoring the safety of the living and common areas.
• Providing personal care to residents as directed by the specific care plan and appropriately documenting care given.
• Monitoring ambulation and assisting residents to and from meals and/or activities.
• Performing housekeeping duties including mopping, dusting, trash removal, and cleaning.
• Answering radio, pager, and pendant requests for assistance.
• Assist residents with memory care activities and social supervision.
• Order meals for residents and serve as needed, clean and sanitize the dining area.
• Redirection and de-escalation of behavioral residents.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits.
• The starting wage range for this role is $17.50 to $18.37 per hour.
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED