Memory Care Program Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Valparaiso, IN

About The Position

The Memory Care Program Coordinator plans, coordinates, and facilitates person-centered, dementia-friendly programming for residents in Brookdale’s dementia care community. Programs are designed to meet residents’ individual needs and interests, support meaningful engagement and quality of life, encourage independence, and honor residents’ habits, routines, histories, and preferences. The coordinator develops seven-day programming and monthly calendars, supports daily and special events, and ensures programs meet Brookdale standards and applicable regulations. The position also collaborates with community leadership to educate families and associates about dementia care, may supervise program assistants, reports changes in residents’ health to clinical partners, oversees relevant social media content, and may arrange off-site programming. Other duties may include budget oversight, volunteer-program management, and personal care, housekeeping, or dietary responsibilities as needed. The role requires a valid driver’s license and a current three-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation. A commercial driver’s license may be required depending on community needs. The work involves occasional travel and may require occasional weekend, evening, or night work to ensure shift coverage. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, communicating, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The position may involve exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, latex, drugs, chemicals, biological hazards, and potential injury risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education, or a related field is preferred.
At least 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.
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; Microsoft Windows experience is preferred.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

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.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and word-processing software.

Responsibilities

Design engaging, person-centered programming seven days a week that reflects residents’ needs and interests, including small-group sensory programming and activities across the seven domains of well-being.
Develop monthly calendars in partnership with residents and ensure daily-path programs and special events are scheduled and delivered.
Ensure dementia-care programs comply with Brookdale standards, applicable state and federal regulations, and assigned policies and procedures.
Educate and provide resources to families and associates about Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, resident engagement, and program leadership; coordinate dementia-focused events and training.
As assigned, supervise Clare Bridge Program Assistants, assist with hiring and performance management, conduct evaluations, and act in a supervisory capacity 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-related events, family socials, educational events, and marketing events.
Report changes in residents’ health and behavior to clinical partners, address concerns promptly, and collaborate on approaches and interventions.
Oversee social media content to ensure it aligns with Brookdale’s culture, brand, guidance, and standards.
Plan and schedule events outside the community, which may include 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 and in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k).
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.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan, for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible 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.
Professional development and ongoing programs focused on health and wellness.