Memory Care Program Manager

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. • Bossier City, LA

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About The Position

The Memory Care Program Manager oversees the implementation of the resident and family engagement dementia care program and coaches and leads caregiver associates in the community. The role ensures that Care Associates provide person-centered programming, dining, and care. The manager collaborates with the leadership team on dementia training, resident preadmission and move-in/move-out processes, hiring, and associate education about dementia care, program leadership, and behavioral-expression interventions. The manager also plans and coordinates a calendar of dementia-friendly programs tailored to residents’ needs. Experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in a residential setting is required. A bachelor’s degree in gerontology, therapeutic recreation, or a related field, along with at least three years of management and direct supervision experience, is preferred.

Requirements

• Experience with residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in a residential setting is required.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in gerontology, therapeutic recreation, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of management and direct supervision experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of the resident and family engagement dementia care program.
• Coach and lead caregiver associates, ensuring Care Associates deliver person-centered programming, dining, and care.
• Collaborate with the leadership team on dementia training, resident preadmission and move-in/move-out processes, hiring, and associate education.
• Educate associates on dementia care, leading programs, and interventions for behavioral expression.
• Plan and coordinate a calendar of dementia-friendly programs tailored to the needs of residents in the dementia care community.

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 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 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 employed 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 focused on associate health and wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed