Memory Care Specialist - The Fountains

Memory Care Specialist - The Fountains

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.

This position is responsible for the health and wellbeing of memory care residents and providing personal care assistance and assistance with all activities of daily living. This position must provide protective oversight, redirection, behavior therapies, and customer service to residents in the Memory Care Wing at The Fountains.

Essential duties and responsibilities include demonstrating ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of Hilltop's Assisted Living Communities, 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. Understanding and strictly following all applicable Hilltop, Fountains, and state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintaining professional boundaries with all residents, while maintaining the dignity, confidentiality, services, and rights of every client. 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. 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. 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. Providing personal care to residents as directed by the specific care plan and appropriately documenting care given. Monitoring ambulation and assisting residents to and from meals and/or activities. 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 wheelchairs and walkers, organization of apartment, and laundry. Answering radio, pager, and pendant requests for assistance. Assist residents with memory care activities and social supervision. Order meals for residents and serve as needed, clean and sanitize the dining area. Redirection and de-escalation of behavioral residents.

More specifically, in this role we request: 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.

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)

Now tell us about you: 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 06/05/2026.

Before you join the Hilltopper Community: 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.

The following background checks are conducted by Hilltop Community Resources:

• Background Checks will be re-ran every 5 years.
• 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
• Any other required vaccination

Perks and benefits to sweeten the pot:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• The starting wage range for this role is $17.50 to $18.37 per hour.
• Check out our full benefits package here:
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• The schedule for this specific position is Full-Time Tuesday - Saturday 1:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
• 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

Qualifications:

Skills:

Required:

Critical Thinking: Expert

Fluent in Speaking English: Expert

Fluent in Reading English: Expert

Fluent in Writing English: Expert

Leadership: Expert

Public Speaking: Expert

Preferred:

Microsoft Access: Expert

Microsoft Excel: Expert

Microsoft Power Point: Expert

Microsoft Word: Expert

Education:

Preferred: High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications:

Required:

Colorado ID Card

CPR/First Aid

Preferred:

QMAP

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