Memory Care Program Coordinator

$32,802 - $41,018/Yr

Brookdale Senior Living - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Orlando, FL

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Memory Care Program Coordinator at Brookdale Senior Living is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating person-centered dementia-friendly programs that enhance the quality of life for residents within the dementia care community. This role involves engaging residents in meaningful activities, ensuring compliance with care standards, and collaborating with community leadership to educate families and staff about dementia care. The coordinator also oversees program assistants and manages special events, while maintaining a budget and ensuring service quality.

Responsibilities

• Designs a 7-day a week person-centered program that is engaging and meets the needs of individual residents.
• Develops a monthly calendar based on residents' shared interests and ensures programs are executed as scheduled.
• Ensures dementia care programs comply with Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST) and other regulations.
• Collaborates with community leadership to educate families and associates about Alzheimer's disease and dementia care.
• May provide direct supervision of Clare Bridge Program Assistant/s, including hiring and performance evaluations.
• Plans and coordinates special events and programs, including educational and marketing events.
• Reports changes in residents' health to clinical partners and collaborates on interventions.
• Oversees social media content to align with Brookdale's culture and standards.
• Plans programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community vehicle.
• Maintains and adheres to department budget and may manage volunteer programs.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare or senior living environment.
• Knowledge of dementia care best practices and programming.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts
• Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access