Hilltop Community Resources
Location
Grand Junction, Colorado
Salary
$19 - $20 / HOUR
Provide direct personal care and hygiene support for adults with traumatic brain injuries at the Life Adjustment Program. Responsibilities include behavior management, maintaining professional boundaries, and performing housekeeping duties to ensure resident well-being.
Requires one to two years of related work experience and a minimum age of 21 for overnight roles. A valid Colorado Driver's License and QMAP certification are required for overnight positions.
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. An overview of this position entails…This position is responsible for assisting and providing care support for adults with traumatic brain injuries at the Life Adjustment Program (LAP).
1. 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.
3. 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.
4. Completing required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Attending team meetings and in-service trainings as scheduled.
This position requires some specific skills that we hope you can bring.
Education & experience
One year of related experience or two years of work experience required. Minimum 18 years of age required, unless assigned to overnight roles (minimum 21-year age limit is required due to driving requirement).
Here’s your chance to shine! Hilltop recognizes the unique experiences, and skill sets every individual brings to the table. We know the journey is different for everyone. Please apply to share your background, education, previous experience or special qualities you can bring to this role. This position will stop accepting applications on 06/12/2026.
Connections come with care! Before you join our team, you will be required to go through some background checks and health clearances to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community.
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