Memory Care Program Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living • Sun Prairie, WI

110d

About The Position

Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Clare Bridge Program Assistants have opportunities for advancement by exploring a new career in positions such as Clare Bridge Program Managers, Resident Programs Coordinators and Business Office Managers. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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