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Brookdale Senior Living - Portage, MI

posted 12 days ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Portage, MI
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Memory Care Program Coordinator at Brookdale is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating a calendar of person-centered dementia-friendly programs that cater to the specific needs of residents within the dementia care community. This role emphasizes enhancing the quality of life for residents through meaningful and purposeful programming, recognizing individual abilities and preferences, and encouraging independence. The coordinator will design engaging programs, develop monthly calendars in partnership with residents, ensure compliance with care standards, and collaborate with community leadership to educate families and associates about dementia care.

Responsibilities

  • Design a 7-day a week person-centered program that is engaging and meets the needs and interests of individual residents.
  • Develop a monthly calendar based on residents' shared interests and ensure special events and daily programs are executed as scheduled.
  • Ensure dementia care programs comply with Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST) and other regulations.
  • Collaborate with community leadership to educate families and associates regarding Alzheimer's disease and dementia care.
  • Provide direct supervision of Clare Bridge Program Assistants as required, including hiring and performance evaluations.
  • Plan and participate in special events, including holidays and educational events.
  • Report changes in residents' health to clinical partners and collaborate on interventions.
  • Oversee social media content to align with Brookdale's culture and standards.
  • Plan and schedule programming events outside the community, potentially driving a community vehicle.
  • Maintain and adhere to the department's monthly budget and manage volunteer programs.
  • Perform personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum two years of direct programming experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Associate assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral program
  • Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
  • Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Full Time Only)
  • Paid holidays (Full Time Only)
  • Company provided life insurance (Full Time Only)
  • Adoption benefit (Full Time Only)
  • Disability (short and long term) (Full Time Only)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Full Time Only)
  • Health Savings Account (Full Time Only)
  • Optional life and dependent life insurance (Full Time Only)
  • Tuition reimbursement (Full Time Only)
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