We conclude our look Hilltop employees who work the night shift at our 24-hour programs. While we are fast asleep, they are hard at work. These night owls embrace the quiet and solitude as they provide care for residents at The Fountains and Commons of Hilltop. Their schedules often prevent them from attending Hilltop’s employee gatherings so we spent an evening photographing their world.
Linda Lester
Commons of Hilltop Care Specialist
Linda finds working the night shift lets her concentrate on the residents with less distractions. Linda had never planned on a career in senior living, but felt a calling after caring for her aging father. The work can be hard but she enjoys the residents and staff.
Nolan Lind
Commons of Hilltop Care Ambassador
Nolan appreciates not having to get up early, but hopes to move to a more traditional 9 to 5 shift in the future. He loves working with the residents and feels like is helping people by providing the care they need.
Brianna Toole
The Commons of Hilltop Care Specialist
Brianna has worked all the shifts but finds she is a natural night person. Since the age of 16 she has gravitated to careers that allow her to care for people. Brianna loves knowing she is keeping the residents safe and meeting their needs.
Nolan Butcher
Commons of Hilltop Care Specialist/Q-MAP
Nolan revels in the varied duties of his position and goes home feeling he was useful and helped someone. He feels he has a lot of autonomy working the night shift, but adds it can get a little lonely as he can go hours without seeing another person.
Christina Arguello
Commons of Hilltop Care Specialist
Christina has worked the overnight shift for seven of her nine years with Hilltop, which leaves her free to care for her kids during the day. Christina loves working with the residents, especially being there to celebrate their moments of clarity.
Tristan Delahanty
Fountains of Hilltop Care Specialist
Tristen enjoys his work environment and the way his coworkers pull together to get things done. He likes being busy and finds the time goes quickly as he answers resident’s calls and helps with medications.
Marty Graham
Fountains of Hilltop Care Specialist
Marty has worked the overnight shift for her 23 years with Hilltop. When she first moved to Grand Junction she heard about all that Hilltop did for the community and said “I want to work there.” Marty loves working with the residents and hearing their stories.
Heather Delaney
Fountains of Hilltop Care Specialist
Heather feels more comfortable working the night shift which suits her personality. She finds the quiet and solitude relaxing, but still lets her feel like she is being of service to others. She’s still getting used to staying up all night.
