Participant Specialist - CNA

Overview

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 a multi-faceted nonprofit that serves our community. Headquartered in 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.

The Part You0ll Play:
This role is focused on ensuring senior participants with dementia have a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable experience in the adult day program while their caregivers get a break.

• Assist participants with activities of daily living to include toileting, walking, eating, and transferring based on the individual ability level and degree of dementia.
• Initiate conversation and social interaction with participants during the day and with families as they pick up and deliver participants.
• Provide activity direction to include brain-stimulating, physical, and social activities for participants throughout the day.
• Observe and report health or behavior concerns/changes to Director and nurse.
• Complete interventions and required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly.
• Provide behavior management techniques appropriate to dementia to diffuse anger or keep participants safe and reassured (e.g., distraction, redirection, validation).
• Perform housekeeping duties including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, trash removal, stocking supplies, disinfecting, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and tidying all areas of the facility.
• Assist with loading and unloading of participants in or out of transportation.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all participants enrolled in any Hilltop program or residing at any Hilltop facility, while upholding dignity, confidentiality, and privacy rights.
• Maintain professional behavior with co-workers and outside agencies.
• Attend team meetings and in-service trainings as scheduled.

• High School Diploma or GED, a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, and three to six months memory care experience, and QMAP or Dementia Certification or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Colorado Driver's License (required)
• Certified Nursing Assistant License (required)
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) (preferred)
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Hilltop Dementia Certification (preferred)
• Now Tell Us
  
  About You:
  
  Please share your background, education, previous experience or special qualities you can bring to this role. This position will stop accepting applications on 02/10/2026.
• Background checks and health clearances are required before joining Hilltopper Community.

The following background checks are conducted by Hilltop Community Resources:

• Hilltop Criminal Background Check
• DORA Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Driving Record
• Colorado Adult Protective Services Background Check (CAPS)
• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List
• Non-Facility Fingerprint Card
• Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test
• Influenza Vaccination
• Any other vaccination required by licensing

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• The starting wage range for this role is $18.00 to $18.90 per hour.
• Benefit details: see the full Benefits Guide linked in the postings.
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• Full-time schedule:
  Monday - Friday, 10:30am–5:00pm.
• 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