Memory Care Specialist/QMAP - The Commons

Hilltop; The Commons; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Hilltop Community Resources seeks a Memory Care Specialist to deliver compassionate care in a supportive community setting in Grand Junction, CO. You will provide person-centered assistance, adhere to care plans, and monitor safety and wellbeing for residents with memory care needs.

The role emphasizes memory care skills, compliance with regulations, and collaboration with a team to enhance resident quality of life.

Qualifications

• GED or diploma with Alzheimer’s care exposure preferred.
• ADL assistance experience required or preferred.
• Minimum age 18 with QMAP certification for QMAP role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional boundaries and resident dignity.
• Follow Hilltop policies and state/federal rules.
• Provide protective oversight and safe living environment.
• Assist with transportation, events, and socialization.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and housekeeping duties.
• Document care according to care plans and reports.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Fluent in Speaking English

Fluent in Reading English

Fluent in Writing English

Leadership

Public Speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Word

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 12, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Grand Junction, CO 81506, USA
• Full-Time
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MEMOR004082

Description

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.

Who We Are: 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.

The Part You’ll Play: 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…

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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.

More Specifically, In This Role We Request: 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Colorado Identification Card
• Food Handler’s Card (required within six months of employment)
• Four-Hour Hilltop Dementia Certification (required within six months of employment for staff assigned to non-secured memory care roles; two-hour continuing dementia education every two years thereafter)
• Eight-Hour Hilltop Dementia Certification (required within sixty days of employment for staff assigned to secured memory care roles; two-hour continuing dementia education every two years thereafter)
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification
• De-Escalation Training (preferred)

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.

CLEARANCES & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

The following background checks are conducted by Hilltop Community Resources:

• 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
• Influenza Vaccination
• Any other required vaccination

Perks and Benefits to Sweeten the Pot:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
  • The starting wage range for the Memory Care Specialist role is $17.85 to $18.74 per hour. The starting wage range for the Memory Care QMAP role is $18.35-$19.27 per hour.
  • Check out our full benefits package here: Hilltop Community Resources Benefits Guide
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
  • The Memory Care Specialist/QMAP position has the following open schedules:
  • Sunday-Thursday from 6 am - 2:30 pm (QMAP)
  • Tuesday-Saturday from 6 am - 2:30 pm (QMAP)
  • Tuesday-Saturday from 2 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Friday-Monday from 2 Pm - 10:30 pm
• 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.

Experience

Required

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. Valid QMAP certification required for the Memory Care QMAP position.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Colorado ID Card CPR/First Aid

Preferred

QMAP

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