Care Specialist
Job in
Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, 81503, USA
Listing for:
Hilltop Community Resources
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Community Health, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 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 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: providing personal care assistance to residents at The Fountains and The Commons.
The employee is expected to provide clients with protective oversight and be responsive in meeting the needs and requests of residents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that aligns 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 are demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.Provide protective oversight of residents, including 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.Provide 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.Provide 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.Assist with transportation, including helping riders on and off the transport bus or van.Do laundry, including resident’s personal laundry, linens, towels, aprons, washcloths as needed, and cleaning of laundry areas.Assist residents with personal care needs (bathing, dressing, taking them to the dining room, preparing them for bed, etc.).Promote and participate 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)
Now Tell Us About You
Here’s your chance to shine! Hilltop recognizes the unique experiences, and skill sets every individual brings to the table. We know the journey is different for everyone. Please apply to share your background, education, previous experience or special qualities you can bring to this role. This position will stop accepting applications on 02/20/2026.
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