Brookdale Senior Living-posted 7 months ago
$15 - $19/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Maryville, TN
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

The Memory Care Program Coordinator at Brookdale Sandy Springs is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating a calendar of person-centered dementia-friendly programs that cater to the specific needs of residents within the dementia care community. This role emphasizes enhancing the quality of life for residents through meaningful and purposeful programming, recognizing individual abilities and preferences, and ensuring that care and programming honor residents' historical routines and interests. The position offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Designs a 7-day a week person-centered program that is engaging and meets the needs and interests of individual residents.
  • Develops a monthly calendar based on residents' shared interests and ensures special events and daily programs are executed as scheduled.
  • Ensures dementia care programs comply with Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST) and other regulations.
  • Collaborates with community leadership to educate families and associates about Alzheimer's disease and dementia care.
  • May provide direct supervision of Clare Bridge Program Assistant/s, including hiring and performance evaluations.
  • Plans and participates in special events, including holidays and educational events.
  • Reports changes in residents' health to clinical partners and collaborates on interventions.
  • Oversees social media content to align with Brookdale's culture and standards.
  • Plans and schedules programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community vehicle.
  • Maintains department budget and may manage volunteer programs.
  • Performs personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed.
  • Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum two years of direct programming 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.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Associate assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral program
  • Early access to earned wages for hourly associates
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Company provided life insurance
  • Adoption benefit
  • Disability (short and long term)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Tuition reimbursement
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