Memory Care Program Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Greenwood Village, CO

3d•$20 - $25•Onsite

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 develops engaging activities that recognize residents’ abilities and needs, encourage independence, and honor their habits, routines, interests, and preferences. It supports residents’ quality of life through meaningful programs and a structured, dementia-friendly environment. The coordinator works with residents, families, associates, and community leadership to create and deliver programming, provide dementia education and resources, coordinate events, and support Brookdale’s care and program standards. The position may include supervising program assistants, managing volunteers and program expenses, driving a community vehicle for off-site events, and helping with personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed. The role may require occasional travel and occasional weekend, evening, or night work to ensure shift coverage.

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.
Working knowledge of a skill or discipline requiring basic analytical ability, understanding of the work environment and processes, and working knowledge of the organization.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling with the hands, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel occasionally.
May need to work occasional weekends, evenings, or nights 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.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver a seven-day-a-week person-centered program, including sensory-focused small-group activities for residents who cannot participate in larger groups.
Develop a monthly calendar with residents based on shared interests 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 families and associates and provide resources about Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, resident engagement, and leading programs; coordinate dementia-focused training and events.
As required, supervise Clare Bridge Program Assistants, assist with hiring and performance management, document corrective action, complete evaluations, and act in a supervisory capacity when a Manager or Executive Director is absent.
Collaborate with community leadership to plan, coordinate, decorate for, and participate in special events, holidays, signature programs, the National Walk to End Alzheimer’s, family socials, educational events, and marketing events.
Report changes in residents’ health or behavior to the clinical partner, respond to concerns promptly, and collaborate with the team 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, following Clare Bridge Program standards and applicable training and qualifications.

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 ID 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 insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Qualified associates who have been with Brookdale for at least one year may receive an advance of naturalization application fees, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.
Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.