Brookdale Roanoke-posted 7 months ago
$12 - $16/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Roanoke, VA
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

Are you creative, energetic and a self-starter? Are you passionate about seniors and those living with Alzheimer's/dementia? Consider applying for our part-time activities assistant position! You must have weekend availability, be flexible and have good time management skills. Previous facilities activities experience is preferred, but not required. Brookdale is a GREAT place to GROW your career! Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity. We have been Roanoke's trusted Memory Care experts for 25 years. Best Memory Care in Virginia four years in a row as published in U.S. News & World Report. Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

  • Assists Clare Bridge Program Manager or Coordinator in leading and implementing a calendar of person centered dementia friendly programs that meet specific needs of each and all residents within the dementia care community.
  • Supports the implementation of a person centered program to meet individual needs and interests of the residents.
  • Assists in leading and engaging residents in the 7 domains of well-being programs - purposeful, intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional and physical in a dementia friendly structured environment.
  • Assists the Program Manager or Coordinator in the review of individual resident's service plans and completes program documentation, as required by Brookdale standards or state requirements.
  • Assists the program manager or coordinator in ensuring dementia care programs are in compliance with state, federal, and other regulations and meet Brookdale's mission, policies, procedures and standards.
  • Assists in providing guidance and resource to associates on the importance of programming/engagement and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
  • Coordinates and participates in special events at the community including family socials, marketing/sales and open houses.
  • Communicates positively with residents, families, and community professionals regarding the Brookdale dementia care program and its benefits.
  • Communicates with families regarding residents' personal needs and successes.
  • Assists Manager or Coordinator with meeting the department's quality improvement initiatives including the Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST).
  • Supports plans and scheduled programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle.
  • Assists with volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.
  • Performs personal care, housekeeping and dietary responsibilities, as needed, to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associates Degree preferred.
  • Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 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.
  • Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
  • 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.
  • Paid Time Off (Full Time Only).
  • Paid holidays (Full Time Only).
  • Company provided life insurance (Full Time Only).
  • Adoption benefit (Full Time Only).
  • Disability (short and long term) (Full Time Only).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Full Time Only).
  • Health Savings Account (Full Time Only).
  • Optional life and dependent life insurance (Full Time Only).
  • Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan (Full Time Only).
  • Tuition reimbursement (Full Time Only).
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