Hilltop Community Resources
Memory Care Specialist
Hilltop Community Resources, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States, 81503
Memory Care Specialist
Hilltop Community Resources
Hilltop’s mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.
Job Summary This role is responsible for the health and wellbeing of memory care residents, providing personal care assistance and all activities of daily living. The Specialist will deliver protective oversight, redirection, behavior therapies, and customer service to residents in the Memory Care Wing at The Fountains.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligned with Hilltop’s values and community standards.
Follow all Hilltop, Fountains, and state/federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional boundaries while upholding dignity, confidentiality, and resident rights.
Provide protective oversight: assist residents, maintain safe environments, redirect disoriented individuals, enforce house rules, report difficulties, and monitor visitors.
Administer social supervision: assist with transportation, communication, and participation in social events.
Ensure sanitation and safety of resident areas, removing hazards, maintaining supplies, and redirecting residents from unsafe situations.
Perform personal care in accordance with individual care plans and document care provided.
Monitor ambulation and assist residents to and from meals and activities.
Execute housekeeping duties, including mopping, dusting, trash removal, linen changes, stocking supplies, vacuuming, disinfecting, cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, wheelchairs, and organizing apartments.
Respond to radio, pager, and pendant requests for assistance.
Assist residents with memory‑care activities and social supervision.
Order meals and serve residents; clean and sanitize the dining area.
Apply redirection and de‑escalation techniques for behavioral incidents.
Education & Experience High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). One year of direct care experience with the Alzheimer’s population preferred. Experience providing personal care and assistance with ADLs required. Minimum 18 years of age.
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations
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)
Clearances & Health Requirements
Hilltop Criminal Background Check
CBI Records Check
Sex Offender Registry
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
Other required vaccinations
Perks and Benefits
Competitive pay: $17.50 to $18.37 per hour
Full benefits package available
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Part‑time and full‑time schedules
Full‑time schedule: Tuesday–Saturday 1:45 pm–10:15 pm
Professional and personal development opportunities
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Meaningful work that positively impacts the community
Application Deadline This position will stop accepting applications on 01/20/2026.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Individual and Family Services
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Hilltop’s mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.
Job Summary This role is responsible for the health and wellbeing of memory care residents, providing personal care assistance and all activities of daily living. The Specialist will deliver protective oversight, redirection, behavior therapies, and customer service to residents in the Memory Care Wing at The Fountains.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligned with Hilltop’s values and community standards.
Follow all Hilltop, Fountains, and state/federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional boundaries while upholding dignity, confidentiality, and resident rights.
Provide protective oversight: assist residents, maintain safe environments, redirect disoriented individuals, enforce house rules, report difficulties, and monitor visitors.
Administer social supervision: assist with transportation, communication, and participation in social events.
Ensure sanitation and safety of resident areas, removing hazards, maintaining supplies, and redirecting residents from unsafe situations.
Perform personal care in accordance with individual care plans and document care provided.
Monitor ambulation and assist residents to and from meals and activities.
Execute housekeeping duties, including mopping, dusting, trash removal, linen changes, stocking supplies, vacuuming, disinfecting, cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, wheelchairs, and organizing apartments.
Respond to radio, pager, and pendant requests for assistance.
Assist residents with memory‑care activities and social supervision.
Order meals and serve residents; clean and sanitize the dining area.
Apply redirection and de‑escalation techniques for behavioral incidents.
Education & Experience High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). One year of direct care experience with the Alzheimer’s population preferred. Experience providing personal care and assistance with ADLs required. Minimum 18 years of age.
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations
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)
Clearances & Health Requirements
Hilltop Criminal Background Check
CBI Records Check
Sex Offender Registry
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
Other required vaccinations
Perks and Benefits
Competitive pay: $17.50 to $18.37 per hour
Full benefits package available
link
Part‑time and full‑time schedules
Full‑time schedule: Tuesday–Saturday 1:45 pm–10:15 pm
Professional and personal development opportunities
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Meaningful work that positively impacts the community
Application Deadline This position will stop accepting applications on 01/20/2026.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Individual and Family Services
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