Memory Care Program Coordinator

Job Category: Community Operations Degree Level: Some College Job Description Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Clare Bridge Program Coordinators have opportunities for advancement by exploring new career positions such as Clare Bridge Program Managers, Resident Programs Coordinators, and Business Office Managers. Work in an environment where you can become your best possible self and earn more than a paycheck through professional development and ongoing programs that support your health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401(k) Associate assistance program Employee discounts Referral program Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA) Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility Paid Time Off Paid holidays Company provided life insurance Adoption benefit Disability (short and long term) Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Optional life and dependent life insurance Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan Tuition reimbursement Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities In alignment with Brookdale's Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, plans, coordinates, and facilitates a calendar of person‐centered, dementia‐friendly programs that meet the specific needs of each resident within the dementia care community. Provides person‐centered programs while engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care programs, enhancing their quality of life. Recognizes individual abilities and needs while encouraging independence and ensuring resident habits, historical routines, interests, and preferences are honored. Designs a 7‐day a week person‐centered program that is engaging, creative, and meets the needs and interests of the individual residents. Promotes and engages residents in the 7 domains of well‐being programs in a dementia‐friendly structured environment, including sensory focused small group programming for residents who cannot participate in larger group settings. Develops a monthly calendar, in partnership with residents, based on residents' shared interests, ensuring person‐centered special events and daily path programs are scheduled and executed as scheduled. Ensures dementia care programs are in compliance with Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST), Divisional Dementia Care Site visit tool, state, federal, and other regulations, and meet Brookdale's mission, policies, procedures and dementia care standards as assigned by the Executive Director. Collaborates with community leadership, educating and providing resources to families and associates regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, including facilitating and coordinating dementia‐focused in‐services and events for families and computer‐based training for associates such as Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia Care (UADC). May provide direct supervision of Clare Bridge Program Assistants, including hiring, coaching, counseling, and performance evaluations, and may act in supervisory capacity in the absence of Manager or Executive Director. Collaborates with community leadership in planning, coordinating, decorating, and participating in special events such as holidays, signature programs, National Walk to End Alzheimer's, family socials, educational and marketing events. Reports changes in residents' overall health to the clinical partner and takes timely actions to address concerns, collaborating with the team on interventions for behavioral expressions. Oversees social media content to ensure alignment with Brookdale's culture, brand, and social media guidance. Plans and schedules programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle. Maintains and adheres to the department monthly budget and expense control, and may manage volunteer program. Performs personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards. Qualifications Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education, or related field. Preferred: Minimum two years of direct programming experience with older adults and persons with dementia, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications, Licenses, and Special Requirements Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3‐year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment. MAY be required to obtain a commercial driver's license based on the needs of the community. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking or hearing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision required. Requires interaction with co‐workers, residents or vendors. Occasional weekend, evening or night work to ensure shift coverage. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections. Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents. Exposure to latex, blood‐borne pathogens, drugs, chemicals, infections or biological hazards, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment. Requires occasional travel. Management and Decision Making Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally. Knowledge and Skills Has a working knowledge of at least one skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process, and of the organization. Basic typing skills are essential, along with basic knowledge of PC's and word processing software, preferably in the Microsoft Windows environment. Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‐free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr