Overnight Care Specialist

Hilltop Community Resources Job Opportunity

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value relationship, integrity, courage, inclusivity, growth, and fun. 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.

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 assisting and providing care support for adults with traumatic brain injuries at the Life Adjustment Program (LAP).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of the Hilltop's Life Adjustment Program, including service 1, how we treat each other, and service 2, how we treat the residents.
• Providing direct, unskilled personal care and hygiene assistance to residents in accordance with their individualized Care Plans. This includes, but is not limited to, bathing, oral care, incontinence care ranging from minimal to severe, dressing, and grooming. Staff are also responsible for cleaning bodily fluids as necessary, which may include, but are not limited to, blood, urine, semen, feces, vomit, and other biological materials. Additionally, staff will assist and monitor residents during meals by offering support, supervision, and cueing as needed.
• Properly communicating the needs of both residents and staff to ensure good customer service and the overall well-being of residents, natural supports, staff and vendors.
• Completing required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly.
• Providing basic behavior management interventions (i.e., defusing anger, redirecting, offering alternative solutions and providing positive guidance for our residents) associated with characteristics of brain-injured individuals. Risks include sexual, verbal, and / or physical aggression that may be exacerbated by co-occurring mental illness, substance abuse, etc.
• Maintaining professional boundaries with residents, co-workers, and outside agencies associated with any Hilltop program while maintaining the dignity, confidentiality, privacy and rights of every individual.
• For Care Specialists assigned to overnight shifts, may be required to drive residents to and from offsite locations using handicapped-accessible vehicles, up to and including 12-person buses.
• Assist in performing housekeeping duties as needed to maintain cleanliness of resident apartments and surrounding grounds. This may include, but not limited to, trash removal, cleaning up bodily fluids (i.e. blood, feces, urine, semen, vomit, etc.) while using the proper Personal Protective Equipment and disinfecting standards, disinfecting, cleaning wheelchairs and walkers, and organizing apartments.
• Attending team meetings and in-service trainings as scheduled.

More Specifically, In This Role We Request : This position requires some specific skills that we hope you can bring.

Education & Experience

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations

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 12 / 02 / 2025.

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

Perks and Benefits to Sweeten the Pot : Competitive Pay and Benefits. The starting wage range for this role is $19.00 to $19.95 per hour with $1.50 shift differential for overnight hours. Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs. The schedule for this specific position is full-time schedule of Friday-Monday 10 : 00pm-8 : 00am. 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.