Memory Care Specialist/QMAP - The Commons

Hilltop Community Resources; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive work environment

Meaningful community work

Job summary

Hilltop Community Resources in Western Colorado is seeking a Memory Care Specialist to provide compassionate support to residents with dementia in our assisted living environment. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and adherence to care plans while collaborating with a caring team.

The Memory Care QMAP pathway is available, with flexible part-time and full-time schedules and opportunities for professional development within a values-driven, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 1 year direct care with Alzheimer's preferred.
• QMAP certification required for Memory Care Specialist/QMAP role.
• Colorado Identification Card and Food Handler’s Card needed within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care per care plan and document care.
• Maintain resident safety, dignity, and rights; monitor environment.
• Assist residents with ambulation, meals, and activities.
• Respond to radio/pager calls and resident requests promptly.
• Support memory care activities and social engagement.

Skills

Memory care

QMAP

Caregiving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

QMAP Certification

Colorado ID

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Hilltop Dementia Certification

Food Handler’s Card

Job description

Description

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

Job Details

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

• 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.
• Understand and strictly follow all applicable Hilltop, Fountains, and state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain 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 wheel chairs 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:

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)
• Hilltop Dementia Certification (required within six months of employment)
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification
• De-Escalation Training (preferred)

This position will stop accepting applications on 09/11/2026.

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.

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
  • Overnights Friday-Monday 10p-8a
• 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