Overnight/PRN Care Specialist - LAP

Hilltop Community Resources • Grand Junction, CO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

At Hilltop Community Resources, we are a multi-faceted non-profit organization serving our community for 75 years in Western Colorado. We provide resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages, and walks of life, rooted in our values of Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun. Hilltop values the employee experience, promoting a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This position is responsible for assisting and providing care support for adults with traumatic brain injuries at the Life Adjustment Program (LAP).

Requirements

• One year of related experience or two years of work experience
• Minimum 18 years of age (minimum 21-year age limit is required for overnight roles due to driving requirement)
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License (required for overnight positions)
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification (required for overnight positions)
• Hilltop Criminal Background Check
• CBI Records Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Driving Record (for overnight positions)
• Colorado Adult Protective Services Background Check (CAPS)
• Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) Check
• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List
• Tuberculosis (Tb) Skin Test
• N95 Mask Fit Test
• Influenza Vaccination
• Any other required vaccination

Nice To Haves

• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• De-Escalation Training (preferred)
• Hilltop’s Transportation Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of the Hilltop’s Life Adjustment Program, including Service 1, how we treat each other, and Service 2, how we treat the residents. Service 1 and Service 2 is demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
• Providing direct, unskilled personal care and hygiene assistance to residents in accordance with their individualized Care Plans. This includes, but is not limited to, bathing, oral care, incontinence care ranging from minimal to severe, dressing, and grooming. Staff are also responsible for cleaning bodily fluids as necessary, which may include, but are not limited to, blood, urine, semen, feces, vomit, and other biological materials. Additionally, staff will assist and monitor residents during meals by offering support, supervision, and cueing as needed.
• Properly communicating the needs of both residents and staff to ensure good customer service and the overall well-being of residents, natural supports, staff and vendors.
• Completing required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly.
• Providing basic behavior management interventions (i.e., defusing anger, redirecting, offering alternative solutions and providing positive guidance for our residents) associated with characteristics of brain-injured individuals. Risks include sexual, verbal, and/or physical aggression that may be exacerbated by co-occurring mental illness, substance abuse, etc.
• Maintaining professional boundaries with residents, co-workers, and outside agencies associated with any Hilltop program while maintaining the dignity, confidentiality, privacy and rights of every individual.
• For Care Specialists assigned to overnight shifts, may be required to drive residents to and from offsite locations using handicapped-accessible vehicles, up to and including 12-person buses.
• Assist in performing housekeeping duties as needed to maintain cleanliness of resident apartments and surrounding grounds. This may include, but not limited to, trash removal, cleaning up bodily fluids (i.e. blood, feces, urine, semen, vomit, etc.) while using the proper Personal Protective Equipment and disinfecting standards, disinfecting, cleaning wheelchairs and walkers, and organizing apartments.
• Attending team meetings and in-service trainings as scheduled.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees