Memory Care Program Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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. Programming is designed around individual abilities, needs, habits, historical routines, interests, and preferences, with the goal of supporting independence, meaningful engagement, and quality of life. The coordinator creates a seven-day program schedule, develops monthly calendars with residents, and ensures daily activities and special events are delivered as planned in a structured dementia-friendly environment. The role also supports families and associates through dementia education, resources, in-services, and training. In collaboration with community leadership, the coordinator helps maintain compliance with Brookdale standards and applicable regulations; may supervise program assistants; helps plan community events and outings; reports resident health or behavioral changes to clinical partners; oversees social media content; and manages department expenses. The coordinator may also perform personal care, housekeeping, and dietary duties as needed. The role requires occasional travel and may include driving a community vehicle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of two years of direct programming experience with older adults and people with dementia 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 as a condition of employment.
May be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license based on the needs of the community.
Basic typing skills and basic knowledge of PCs and word-processing software; Microsoft Windows experience preferred.
Working knowledge of a skill or discipline requiring basic analytical ability, the work environment and processes, and the organization.
Ability to perform the physical activities listed, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling with hands and fingers, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to interact with co-workers, residents, or vendors.
Availability for occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
Ability to 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.
Microsoft Windows and word-processing software knowledge.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver an engaging, person-centered seven-day program that addresses residents’ needs and interests, including sensory-focused small-group activities for residents unable to participate in larger groups.
Promote and engage residents in programs across the seven domains of well-being within a structured, dementia-friendly environment.
Develop a monthly activity calendar in partnership with residents, and ensure daily path programs and special events are scheduled and carried out.
Ensure dementia care programs comply with Brookdale Excellence Standards, divisional dementia care site-visit requirements, applicable state and federal regulations, and Brookdale policies and standards.
Collaborate with community leadership to educate families and associates and provide resources about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, resident engagement, and program leadership.
Coordinate dementia-focused in-services and family events, and provide associate training, including Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, as required.
May supervise Clare Bridge Program Assistants, including assisting with hiring, coaching, counseling, corrective action documentation, 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, 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, address concerns promptly, and collaborate with the team on approaches and interventions for behavioral expressions.
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, following applicable training, qualifications, and Clare Bridge Program standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k) plan.
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 coverage 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 up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
Professional development and ongoing programs supporting health and wellness.
Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.