Memory Care Program Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living - Columbus, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbus, GA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Brookdale offers a supportive environment for career growth. Our Clare Bridge Program Coordinators have opportunities for advancement into roles such as Clare Bridge Program Managers, Resident Programs Coordinators, and Business Office Managers. This position focuses on enhancing the quality of life for residents through person-centered dementia care programs. The role includes planning, coordinating, and facilitating engaging activities tailored to the needs of residents within the dementia care community.

Responsibilities

• Designs a 7 day a week person centered program that is engaging, creative and meets the needs and interests of the individual residents.
• Develops a monthly calendar, in partnership with residents, based on residents' shared interests.
• Ensures dementia care programs are in compliance with Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST) and other regulations.
• Collaborates with community leadership to educate families and associates regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
• May provide direct supervision of Clare Bridge Program Assistant/s.
• Collaborates in planning and participating in special events including holidays and educational events.
• Reports changes in residents' overall health to clinical partner.
• Oversees social media content to ensure alignment with Brookdale's culture and standards.
• Plans and schedules programming events outside the community.
• Maintains and adheres to department monthly budget and expense control.

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

• Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Pet Insurance.
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits.
• Variety of Associate Discounts.
• Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access.