Hilltop Community Resources·Grand Junction, Colorado
Provide protective oversight, personal care, and social supervision for residents in a memory care setting. Responsibilities include medication administration, housekeeping, and the de-escalation of behavioral issues.
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…
1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of Hilltop’s Assisted Living Communities (ALCs), including Service 1, how we treat each other, and Service 2, how we treat our residents. Service 1 and Service 2 is demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
2. Understand and strictly follow all applicable Hilltop, Fountains, and state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
3. Maintain professional boundaries with all residents, while maintaining the dignity, confidentiality, services, and rights of every client.
4. Providing protective oversight, to include assisting residents, maintaining a safe physical environment, redirecting and assisting disoriented or confused residents, applying and following house rules and honoring resident rights, appropriately reporting and assisting residents experiencing difficulties, and identifying and monitoring visitors to the facility.
5. Providing social supervision, including helping with transportation and ambulation to events, assisting with communication of and attendance to social events, and assisting with general socialization.
Market context
In Colorado, memory care and QMAP roles are commonly in demand at senior living communities serving residents with dementia-related needs. These positions are competitive because employers often require a high school diploma or GED, valid QMAP certification, age 18+, and multiple background and health clearances; the listed pay is USD 17.5–18.9 per hour. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clearance readiness before applying.
6. Providing for the sanitation and safety of residents, including monitoring the safety of the living and common areas, removing and reporting any safety hazards, maintaining safety supplies, redirecting residents away from unsafe areas or situations, etc.
7. Providing personal care to residents as directed by the specific care plan and appropriately documenting care given.
8. Monitoring ambulation and assisting residents to and from meals and/or activities.
9. Performing housekeeping duties to include but not limited to mopping, dusting, trash removal, linen change, stocking supplies, vacuuming, disinfecting/sanitizing, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning bedrooms, cleaning living rooms, cleaning wheel chairs and walkers, organization of apartment, and laundry.
10. Answering radio, pager, and pendant requests for assistance.
11. Assist residents with memory care activities and social supervision.
12. Order meals for residents and serve as needed, clean and sanitize the dining area.
13. Redirection and de-escalation of behavioral residents.
This position requires some specific skills that we hope you can bring.
Education & experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus 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. A valid QMAP certification is required for the Memory Care Specialist QMAP position.
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 07/24/2026.
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.
Clearances & health requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid QMAP certification for the QMAP role. Experience with Alzheimer's populations and providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) is preferred.