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Brookdale · 7 hours ago

Memory Care Program Coordinator

Morehead City, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Brookdale is recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and offers opportunities for career growth. The Memory Care Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating person-centered dementia-friendly programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in the dementia care community.

Elder CareFacility ManagementHealth CareHospital

Responsibilities

Designs a 7 day a week person centered program that is engaging, creative and meets the needs and interests of the individual residents. Promotes and engages residents in the 7 domains of well-being programs in a dementia friendly structured environment; including sensory focused small group programming for residents who cannot participate in a larger group setting

Develops a monthly calendar, in partnership with residents, based on residents’ shared interests. Ensures person centered special events and daily path programs are scheduled and executed as scheduled

Ensures dementia care programs are in compliance with Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST), Divisional Dementia Care Site visit tool, state, federal, and other regulations and meet Brookdale’s mission, policies, procedures and dementia care standards as assigned by the Executive Director

Collaborates with community leadership educating & providing resources to families and associates regarding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This includes how to engage residents and lead programs on an ongoing basis. This includes facilitating and coordinating dementia focused in-services and or events for families or computer based and situation specific training for associates including Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care (UADC), as required by Brookdale

May provide direct supervision of Clare Bridge Program Assistant/s, as required by Executive Director, which includes assisting with hiring, coaching, and counseling program assistant associate and conducting the documenting corrective action, as needed. Completes job performance evaluations. May act in supervisory capacity in absence of Manager or Executive Director

Collaborates with community leadership in planning, coordinating, appropriately decorating, and participating in special events including holidays, signature programs, National Walk to End Alzheimer’s, family socials, educational and marketing events

Reports changes in residents’ overall health to clinical partner, including changes in behavior; takes actions to address concerns in a timely manner and collaborates with the team in exploring approaches and interventions to address behavioral expressions

Oversees social media content to ensure alignment with Brookdale’s culture, brand, and social media guidance and Brookdale standards

Plans and schedules programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle

Maintains and adheres to department monthly budget and expense control and may manage volunteer program

Performs personal care, housekeeping and dietary responsibilities, as needed, to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards. Has completed training and qualifications based on state regulations to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards

Qualification

Dementia care programmingTherapeutic recreationBachelor’s DegreeValid driver’s licenseEvent planningBasic typing skillsMicrosoft WindowsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment and may be required to obtain a commercial driver's license based on the needs of the community

Preferred

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; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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

Paid holidays

Company provided life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability (short and long term)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Optional life and dependent life insurance

Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan

Tuition reimbursement

Company

Brookdale

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Relationships are the heart of our culture. They help us create a sense of family among our residents, associates and patients. Integrity is our soul.

Founded in 1978

Brentwood, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees