Memory Care Activity Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Roanoke, VA

21h•$13 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for only two days a week. Brookdale Roanoke has been Roanoke’s trusted Memory Care experts for 25 years. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity. 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.

Requirements

Weekend availability
Flexible
Good time management skills
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver's license
Current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation
Basic knowledge of PC's and word processing software, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment
Effective oral and written communications skills

Nice To Haves

Creative
Energetic
Self-starter
Passionate about seniors
Experience working with those living with Alzheimer’s/dementia
Associates Degree preferred
Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred

Responsibilities

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.
In alignment with Brookdale’s Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, assists in providing person centered programs while engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care programs within the Brookdale community enhancing their quality of life.
Recognizes individual abilities and needs while encouraging independence and ensuring resident habits, historical routines, interests and preferences are honored in the provision of care and programming.
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; including sensory focused small groups for residents who cannot participate in a large group setting.
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.

Benefits

Professional development
Ongoing programs catered to overall health and wellness
Full suite of health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plans
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)
Advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.