Participant Specialist (CNA) - Senior Daybreak

Hilltop Community Resources • Grand Junction, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring senior participants with dementia have a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable experience in the adult day program while their caregivers get a break. 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. Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building. Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This role is no exception.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Current Certified Nurses Aid Certification (CNA)
• Three to six months memory care experience
• QMAP or Dementia Certification or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Certified Nursing Assistant License

Nice To Haves

• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP)
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate
• Hilltop Dementia Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with activities of daily living to include toileting, walking, eating, and transferring based on the individual ability level and degree of dementia.
• Initiate conversation and social interaction with participants all during the day and with families as they pick up and deliver participants.
• Provide activity direction to include brain stimulating, physical, and social activities for participants throughout the day.
• Observe and report health or behavior concerns/changes to Director and nurse.
• Complete interventions and required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly.
• Provide behavior management techniques appropriate to dementia to diffuse anger or keep participants safe and reassured (i.e., distraction, redirection, validation).
• Perform housekeeping duties to include but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, dusting, trash removal, stocking supplies, disinfecting, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning kitchen, cleaning and tidying all areas of the facility.
• Assist with loading and unloading of participants in or out of transportation.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all participants enrolled in any Hilltop program or residing at any of Hilltop’s facilities, all the while maintaining the dignity, confidentiality, and privacy rights of every participant.
• Maintain professional behavior with co-workers and outside agencies.
• Attend team meetings and in-service trainings as scheduled.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Part-time and full-time schedules
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED