Memory Care Program Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Memory Care Program Assistant supports the Clare Bridge Program Manager or Coordinator in planning and implementing person-centered, dementia-friendly programs for residents in Brookdale’s dementia care community. The role helps provide meaningful and purposeful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life while honoring their abilities, needs, habits, routines, interests, and preferences and encouraging independence. The assistant helps maintain program documentation and compliance, supports associates and volunteers, communicates with residents’ families and community professionals, and participates in community events and occasional outings. The role may also include personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed to maintain service quality. The position is part-time, scheduled Sunday through Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a half-hour lunch; occasional additional evening, night, or weekend work may be needed for shift coverage, and on-call availability may be required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license required.
A current three-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation is required as a condition of employment.
Basic ability to follow written or verbal instructions and complete repetitive, well-defined duties.
Basic knowledge of PCs and word-processing software, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling with hands and fingers, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking, and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, or nights if needed for shift coverage and to be on-call as needed.
Ability to travel occasionally.
Ability to work with possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections, latex, blood-borne pathogens, drugs, chemicals, and biological hazards.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
At least one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Support and help lead person-centered dementia care programs that address residents’ individual needs and interests across the seven domains of well-being: purposeful, intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, and physical.
Engage residents in a structured, dementia-friendly environment, including sensory-focused small groups for residents who cannot participate in large groups.
Assist the Program Manager or Coordinator in reviewing resident service plans and completing required program documentation.
Help ensure dementia care programming complies with state, federal, and other regulations and Brookdale’s mission, policies, procedures, and standards.
Provide associates with guidance and resources about programming, engagement, and residents’ quality of life.
Coordinate and participate in community special events, including family socials, marketing and sales events, and open houses.
Communicate positively with residents, families, and community professionals about the dementia care program and its benefits; communicate with families about residents’ personal needs and successes.
Assist the Manager or Coordinator with departmental quality improvement initiatives, including the Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST).
Support plans and scheduled programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle.
Assist with the volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.
Perform personal care, housekeeping, and dietary duties as needed to maintain service quality in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k) for eligible part-time and full-time associates; temporary associates may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Full-time-only paid time off and paid holidays.
Company-provided life insurance for full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account for full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates.
Qualified associates who have been employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.