Memory Care Specialist/QMAP - The Commons

About the role

Hilltop Community Resources is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a community where everyone belongs. We provide resources and support for people of all ages, stages, and walks of life. This role offers opportunities for growth, connection, and team building.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that aligns with Hilltop’s values.
• Understand and strictly follow all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries with residents, ensuring their dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
• Provide protective oversight, assist residents, maintain a safe environment, and report and assist with resident issues.
• Provide social supervision, help with transportation, attend social events, and assist with general socialization.
• Ensure sanitation and safety, monitor and remove safety hazards, and assist with ambulation.
• Provide personal care as directed, monitor and assist with meal times, and perform housekeeping duties.
• Assist with memory care activities and de-escalate behavioral residents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED plus one year of direct care experience with Alzheimer’s population preferred.
• Experience providing personal care and assistance with ADLs.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• A valid QMAP certification for the Memory Care Specialist QMAP position.
• Certificates/licenses/registrations: Colorado Identification Card, Food Handler’s Card, Hilltop Dementia Certification, CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate, QMAP Certification, De-Escalation Training.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: One year of direct care experience with Alzheimer’s population preferred.
• Skills: Personal care, assisting with ADLs, maintaining professional boundaries, understanding and following rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skills

• De-escalation techniques.
• Memory care activities.
• Housekeeping duties.
• Personal care.
• Sanitation and safety monitoring.
• Supportive communication with residents.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ranging from $17.50 to $18.37 per hour for the Memory Care Specialist role and $18-$18.90 per hour for the Memory Care QMAP role.
• Full benefits package available.
• Part-time and full-time schedules to fit your needs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the community and lives of others.