Memory Care Program Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

16h•$19 - $24

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and facilitates person-centered, dementia-friendly programs for residents in Brookdale’s dementia care community. The role develops engaging programs that meet residents’ individual needs and interests, support independence, and honor their habits, routines, histories, and preferences. It also helps educate families and associates about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, collaborates with community leadership, and supports the quality and compliance of dementia care programming. The position may supervise Clare Bridge Program Assistants and may perform personal care, housekeeping, and dietary duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
A minimum of two years of direct programming experience with older adults and people with dementia preferred.
Valid driver’s license and current three-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation required as a condition of employment.
May be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license depending on community needs.
Basic typing skills and basic knowledge of PCs and word-processing software; Microsoft Windows environment preferred.
Working knowledge of a skill or discipline requiring basic analytical ability, the work environment and process, and the organization.

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 and deliver a seven-day-a-week person-centered program, including small-group sensory activities for residents unable to participate in larger groups.
Develop a monthly calendar in partnership with residents and ensure special events and daily path programs are scheduled and carried out.
Ensure dementia care programs comply with Brookdale standards and applicable state, federal, and other regulations.
Educate and provide resources to families and associates about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; coordinate dementia-focused in-services, events, and required associate training.
May supervise Clare Bridge Program Assistants, including assisting with hiring, coaching, counseling, corrective action, and performance evaluations; may 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, holidays, signature programs, Alzheimer’s walks, family socials, educational events, and marketing events.
Report changes in residents’ health or behavior to the clinical partner, respond to concerns promptly, and collaborate on approaches and interventions.
Oversee social media content for alignment with Brookdale’s culture, brand, guidance, and standards.
Plan and schedule events outside the community, 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 and as qualified under applicable state regulations.

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 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 accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal-plan benefits for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Naturalization application fee advances, up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with Brookdale for at least one year.
Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.