Memory Care Activities Assistant - Part Time

Brookdale; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early wage access for hourly workers (

Optional voluntary benefits including:

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Company provided life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability (short and long term)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Voluntary life insurance (and depend.)

Voluntary benefits: accident, critical

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale in Oro Valley, AZ is seeking a Clare Bridge Program Assistant to lead person-centered dementia-friendly programs and enhance residents’ quality of life within a supportive community. You will help plan calendars, engage residents in meaningful activities, and ensure programs align with individual routines and preferences.

As part of Brookdale’s Clare Bridge team, you will collaborate with program managers, manage event coordination, assist with service plan reviews, and support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience with older adults and persons with dementia.
• Valid driver’s license and a current 3-year driving abstract with minimal violations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clare Bridge Program Manager or Coordinator in leading and implementing a calendar of person-centered dementia-friendly programs.
• Provide person-centered programs while engaging residents in meaningful dementia care activities.
• Recognize individual abilities and needs, encouraging independence and honoring routines.
• Support implementation of programs to meet resident needs and interests.
• Review resident service plans and complete program documentation as required.
• Ensure dementia care programs comply with regulations and Brookdale standards.
• Provide guidance to associates on programming and resident quality of life.
• Coordinate and participate in special events including family socials, marketing/sales, and open houses.
• Communicate positively with residents, families, and community professionals about the program benefits.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and BEST tool usage.
• Support planning and scheduled events outside the community, including driving a community vehicle.
• Assist with the volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.
• Perform personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed to ensure service quality.

Skills

Basic communication

Valid driver’s license

Ability to follow guidance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

Job description

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Clare Bridge Program Assistants have opportunities for advancement by exploring new career paths such as Clare Bridge Program Managers, Resident Programs Coordinators, and Business Office Managers.

Benefits

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans available, varying by employment status.

• 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

Base pay will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clare Bridge Program Manager or Coordinator in leading and implementing a calendar of person-centered dementia-friendly programs that meet specific needs of all residents.
• Provide person-centered programs while engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care programs, enhancing their quality of life.
• Recognize individual abilities and needs, encouraging independence, and honoring resident habits, routines, interests, and preferences.
• Support implementation of person-centered programs to meet resident needs and interests.
• Assist in reviewing individual resident service plans and complete program documentation as required.
• Ensure dementia care programs comply with state, federal, and other regulations and meet Brookdale’s mission, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide guidance and resources to associates on the importance of programming and engagement for residents’ quality of life.
• Coordinate and participate in special events including family socials, marketing/sales, and open houses.
• Communicate positively with residents, families, and community professionals about the dementia care program and its benefits.
• Assist with meeting departmental quality improvement initiatives, including the Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST).
• Support planning and scheduled programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle.
• Assist with volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.
• Perform personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed to ensure service quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience with older adults and persons with dementia required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting; use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms; climb or balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk or hear; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Vision required.
• Interaction with co-workers, residents, or vendors.
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work; on-call as needed.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, latex, blood-borne pathogens, chemicals, and other hazards.
• Requires occasional travel.

Management/Decision Making

Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment; problems generally solved with clear guidelines or by reporting to a supervisor.

Knowledge And Skills

Basic level of skills; follow written or verbal instructions; basic technical skills for repetitive duties; basic knowledge of the organization; basic PC and word processing skills, preferably in Windows; effective oral and written communication.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.