Part-Time Variable Care Specialist/QMAP - The Fountains

Hilltop Community Resources; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexible part-time schedules

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Hilltop Community Resources is seeking a part-time care specialist to provide daily support for residents in our assisted living community. You will assist with personal care, transport residents to events, and maintain a safe, clean living environment in accordance with our values and policies.

The role emphasizes respectful interaction with residents, teamwork, and adherence to safety guidelines, with opportunities for professional development and inclusive, supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; six months of work experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective oversight of residents and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist residents with personal care needs and daily activities.
• Support transportation to events and appointments.
• Assist with laundry and housekeeping in living areas.
• Promote positive customer relations and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Transport assistance

Education

High School Diploma

GED

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.

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.
• Providing protective oversight of residents, 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 transport and ambulation to events, assisting with communication of and attendance to social events, sending, delivering and reading mail upon request, 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.
• Assisting with transportation, including assisting riders on and off of the transport bus or van.
• Doing laundry, including resident's personal laundry, (linens, towels, aprons, washcloths as needed), and cleaning of laundry areas.
• Assisting residents with personal care needs (bathing, dressing, taking them to the dining room, preparing them for bed, etc.).
• Promoting and participating in positive customer relations by learning and using resident names; acknowledging residents and visitors; answering the phone as needed; having knowledge of the facility, where to direct people, and how to access resources; maintaining confidentiality; and demonstrating a positive attitude.
• Answering radio, pager, and the resident request system.
• 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 six months of work experience preferred, but not required. Minimum 18 years of age required.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• Colorado Identification Card (required)
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• De-Escalation Training (preferred)
• Qualified Medication Administration P rpersonnel (QMAP) Certification (preferred)

This position will stop accepting applications on 09/23/2026.

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
• N95 Mask Fit Test
• Influenza Vaccination
• Any other required vaccination

Perks And Benefits To Sweeten The Pot

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Care Specialist has a starting wage range of $17.35-$18.21 per hour. QMAP has a starting wage range of $18.85-$19.79.
• Check out our full benefits package here: Hilltop Community Resources Benefits Guide
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• The schedule for this specific position is part-time variable schedule, we are looking for individuals with day, evening and overnight availability.
• 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