Memory Care Program Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Melbourne, FL

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 around each resident’s abilities, needs, habits, historical routines, interests, and preferences, with the goal of encouraging independence and improving quality of life. The coordinator develops a seven-day program and monthly calendar, including meaningful daily activities, small-group sensory programming, and special events. The role ensures programming meets Brookdale standards and applicable regulations, partners with community leadership to educate families and associates about dementia care, and may supervise Clare Bridge Program Assistants. The coordinator also supports resident wellbeing by reporting health or behavioral changes, helps plan off-site events, oversees social media content, manages program expenses, and may perform personal care, housekeeping, and dietary duties as needed. Occasional travel and weekend, evening, or night work may be required to ensure shift coverage.

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 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 required; Microsoft Windows experience is preferred.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, 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 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.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and word-processing software.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver an engaging, person-centered seven-day program that reflects residents’ needs and interests and promotes the seven domains of well-being, including sensory-focused small-group activities.
Develop a monthly calendar with residents based on shared interests and ensure daily path 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.
Work with community leadership to educate families and associates and provide resources on Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, resident engagement, and program leadership.
Coordinate dementia-focused in-services, family events, and required associate training, including Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, as applicable.
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, Alzheimer’s events, 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 for behavioral expressions.
Oversee social media content to ensure it follows 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, in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards and applicable training and state 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 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 naturalization application fees up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.