Dementia Care Programs Lead

Brookdale Senior Living; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Assistance program

Employee discounts

Early wage access

Voluntary benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living in Fort Myers is seeking a Clare Bridge Program Coordinator to design and coordinate person-centered dementia programs, engaging residents in meaningful activities and ensuring quality of life within the Brookdale community.

The role requires coordinating monthly calendars, leading program activities, and ensuring compliance with Brookdale standards and regulations, with opportunities for supervision of assistants and collaboration with families and staff.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation; may be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license based on community needs.

Responsibilities

• Designs a 7-day-a-week person-centered program engaging residents and promoting wellbeing across seven domains; includes sensory-focused small group activities.
• Develops a monthly calendar with resident input; schedules special events and daily path programs.
• Ensures dementia care programs comply with Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST) and regulatory requirements.
• Educates families and associates about Alzheimer's and dementia; coordinates in-services and trainings as required.
• May supervise Clare Bridge Program Assistants; assists with hiring, coaching and performance evaluations.
• Plays a key role in planning and participating in holidays, signature events, and community outreach activities.
• Reports health changes to clinical partners; collaborates on interventions addressing behavioral expressions.
• Oversees social media content to align with Brookdale culture and brand guidance.
• Plans and schedules programming outside the community, including potential driving of a community vehicle.
• Maintains department budget and may manage volunteer programs.
• Performs personal care, housekeeping and dietary duties as needed to maintain service quality per Clare Bridge standards.

Skills

Program coordination

Dementia care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Two years dementia programming experience

Job description

Brookdale Senior Living in Fort Myers is seeking a Clare Bridge Program Coordinator to design and coordinate person-centered dementia programs, engaging residents in meaningful activities and ensuring quality of life within the Brookdale community.

The role requires coordinating monthly calendars, leading program activities, and ensuring compliance with Brookdale standards and regulations, with opportunities for supervision of assistants and collaboration with families and staff.