Clare Bridge Caregiver

Brookdale Senior Living • Holly, MI

122d

About The Position

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Brookdale is committed to making 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. The role involves providing dementia care, including adapted activities of daily living (ADLs), meaningful engagement, and communication to residents following a person-centered individual service plan. You will treat residents with respect and dignity, recognize individual needs, and encourage independence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Three to six months related experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults living with dementia.
• Knowledge of dementia, particularly of the Alzheimer's type.
• May need to possess current state certification and follow regulations to maintain current certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a similar caregiving role.
• Certifications related to dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Provides dementia care including adapted ADLs, meaningful engagement, and communication to residents following a person-centered individual service plan.
• Treats residents with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence.
• Fosters a purposeful and engaging culture throughout the community.
• Assists residents and provides input regarding the care plan and daily living activities.
• Partners with residents to encourage independence in their care.
• Participates in team behavioral expression meetings or discussions with community leadership.
• Serves meals to residents in the dining room and may assist in preparing meals.
• Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting their right to free choice.
• Records and reports changes in residents' eating habits to the supervisor.
• Initiates and/or leads at least one Daily Path engagement program for residents.
• Maintains residents' records daily in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents.
• Performs general housekeeping duties.
• Responds promptly to resident requests for assistance, including emergency situations.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• 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 and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Adoption benefit.
• Disability (short and long term).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED