Memory Care Program Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

In alignment with Brookdale’s Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, the Memory Care Program Coordinator plans, coordinates, and facilitates person-centered, dementia-friendly programs for residents in the dementia care community. The role provides meaningful and purposeful programming that enhances residents’ quality of life, recognizes individual abilities and needs, encourages independence, and honors residents’ habits, routines, interests, and preferences. The coordinator designs a seven-day program and monthly calendar, organizes daily activities and special events, and ensures programming meets Brookdale standards and applicable regulations. The position also collaborates with community leadership to educate families and associates about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, may supervise program assistants, reports changes in residents’ health to clinical partners, oversees social media content, and may schedule off-site events involving community vehicle driving. The role may also include personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed. This position 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 based 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, talking and hearing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Potential work exposures include communicable diseases, infections, latex, blood-borne pathogens, drugs, chemicals, biological hazards, and injury risks associated with resident transfers and equipment.

Requirements

A 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 essential; Microsoft Windows experience is preferred.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.
Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, or nights 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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of PCs and word-processing software, preferably in the Microsoft Windows environment.

Responsibilities

Design a seven-day, person-centered program that is engaging, creative, and suited to residents’ needs and interests, including sensory-focused small-group programming.
Promote and engage residents in programs addressing the seven domains of well-being in a structured, dementia-friendly environment.
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, 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 leading programs; coordinate dementia-focused in-services, events, and required associate training.
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 awareness 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 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 and adhere to the department’s monthly budget and expense controls; may manage the volunteer program.
Perform personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities 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) for eligible part-time and full-time associates; temporary associates may also participate.
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.
Advance of naturalization application fees, up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been employed for at least one year.
Professional development and ongoing programs supporting health and wellness.