Memory Care Program Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

11h

About The Position

The Memory Care Program Coordinator plans, coordinates, and facilitates person-centered, dementia-friendly programs for residents in Brookdale’s dementia care community. The role supports residents’ quality of life by recognizing individual abilities and needs, encouraging independence, and honoring residents’ habits, routines, interests, and preferences. The coordinator develops and executes daily programming and monthly calendars, including activities across seven domains of well-being and sensory-focused small-group programs. The position also supports families and associates through dementia education, collaborates with community leadership on events and resident care approaches, and helps ensure programs meet Brookdale standards and applicable regulations. The coordinator may supervise program assistants, manage volunteers and departmental expenses, arrange off-site activities, and perform personal care, housekeeping, or dietary duties when needed.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license and a current three-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation are required as a condition of employment.
May be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license based on community needs.
Basic typing skills and basic knowledge of PCs and word-processing software are essential; Microsoft Windows experience is preferred.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, or nights if needed to ensure shift coverage.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education, or a related field preferred.
At least two years of direct programming experience with older adults and people with dementia preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of a skill or discipline requiring basic analytic ability, understanding of the work environment and processes, and knowledge of the organization.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver an engaging, person-centered seven-day program that meets residents’ needs and interests, including programs across seven domains of well-being and sensory-focused small-group programming.
Develop a monthly activity calendar in partnership with residents, and schedule and carry out special events and daily path programs.
Ensure dementia care programs comply with Brookdale standards, applicable state and federal regulations, and assigned policies and procedures.
Educate families and associates and provide resources about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, including how to engage residents and lead programs; coordinate dementia-focused training and events.
May supervise Clare Bridge Program Assistants, including assisting with hiring, coaching, counseling, corrective action documentation, and performance evaluations; may act as supervisor when the Manager or Executive Director is absent.
Collaborate with community leadership to plan, coordinate, decorate for, and participate in special events, including holidays, signature programs, Alzheimer’s walks, family socials, educational events, and marketing events.
Report changes in residents’ health or behavior to clinical partners, address concerns promptly, and collaborate on approaches and interventions for behavioral expressions.
Oversee social media content for alignment with Brookdale’s culture, brand, guidance, and standards.
Plan and schedule off-site programming, which may involve driving a community motor vehicle.
Maintain the department’s monthly budget and control expenses; may manage the volunteer program.
Perform personal care, housekeeping, and dietary duties as needed, following applicable training, qualifications, and Clare Bridge Program standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California
Optional identity theft protection and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company-provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal plan benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Naturalization application fee advances of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with Brookdale for at least one year