Memory Care Program Assistant

Brookdale West County • Manchester, MO

266d • $14 - $17

About The Position

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Brookdale offers a career path for Clare Bridge Program Assistants with opportunities for advancement into roles such as Clare Bridge Program Managers, Resident Programs Coordinators, and Business Office Managers. The position focuses on making lives better, including your own, by providing a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Employees can expect a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans, which vary based on employment status.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation.

Responsibilities

• Assists Clare Bridge Program Manager or Coordinator in leading and implementing a calendar of person-centered dementia-friendly programs.
• Engages residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care programs to enhance their quality of life.
• 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.
• Completes program documentation as required by Brookdale standards or state requirements.
• Ensures dementia care programs comply with state, federal, and other regulations.
• Provides guidance and resources to associates on programming and engagement.
• Coordinates and participates in special events at the community.
• Communicates positively with residents, families, and community professionals.
• Assists with meeting the department's quality improvement initiatives.
• Supports plans and scheduled programming events outside the community.
• Assists with volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.
• Performs personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED