Memory Care Specialist/QMAP - The Commons

Hilltop Community Resources Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Part-time and full-time schedules

Professional and personal development

Inclusive work environment

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Hilltop Community Resources Inc. seeks compassionate staff for memory care to support residents with Alzheimer’s in Grand Junction, CO. The role includes direct care, safety oversight, and participation in social activities while following care plans and state regulations.

The position offers part-time/full-time schedules, a focus on growth, and a supportive workplace culture within Hilltop’s mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus one year of direct care experience with the Alzheimer’s population preferred.
• Experience providing personal care and ADL assistance.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• QMAP certification required for Memory Care QMAP position.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents per the care plan and document care.
• Maintain safety and dignity of residents and report concerns.
• Assist with meals, social activities, and transportation as needed.
• Respond to radio, pager, and pendant requests for assistance.
• Administer household duties to maintain a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Public Speaking

English Fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

QMAP Certification

Job 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:

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.

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

• 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

Skills

Critical Thinking Expert Fluent in Speaking English Expert Fluent in Reading English Expert Fluent in Writing English Expert Leadership Expert Public Speaking Expert

Preferred Skills

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

This position will stop accepting applications on 10/30/2026.

Posting Details

Posted on October 12, 2026

Requisition #: MEMOR004082

Locations

1 location: The Commons Grand Junction, CO 81506, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time