Memory Care Program Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. • Brentwood, TN

8h

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 promotes meaningful engagement and quality of life while recognizing residents’ abilities, needs, habits, routines, interests, and preferences, and encouraging their independence. The coordinator develops seven-day programming and monthly calendars, arranges special events and off-site activities, supports families and associates with dementia education, and helps ensure programs meet Brookdale standards and applicable regulations. The position may include supervising program assistants, monitoring budgets and social media content, managing volunteers, and performing personal care, housekeeping, and dietary duties as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of direct programming experience with older adults and people with dementia is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling or feeling objects, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, or nights if needed to ensure shift coverage, and travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education, or a related field.
• At least two years of direct programming experience with older adults and people with dementia.
• Experience or knowledge in Microsoft Windows and word-processing software.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, person-centered programming seven days a week, including activities based on the seven domains of well-being and sensory-focused small-group programs.
• Develop monthly calendars with resident input and ensure daily programs and special events are scheduled and carried out.
• Ensure dementia care programs comply with Brookdale standards, applicable state and federal regulations, and assigned policies and procedures.
• Educate families and associates about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, resident engagement, and program leadership; coordinate dementia-focused in-services, events, and required training.
• As assigned, supervise Clare Bridge Program Assistants, including assisting with hiring, coaching, counseling, corrective action, and performance evaluations; provide supervisory coverage when needed.
• Work with community leadership to plan, coordinate, decorate for, and participate in holidays, signature programs, Alzheimer’s events, family socials, educational events, and marketing events.
• Report changes in residents’ health or behavior to the clinical partner and collaborate with the team on timely responses and interventions.
• Oversee social media content to ensure it aligns 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, in accordance with Clare Bridge standards and applicable training and qualifications.

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 insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs
• Naturalization application fee advance for qualified associates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed