Memory Care Program Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living in; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Carmel seeks a Memory Care Program Assistant to support person-centered dementia-friendly programs, enhancing residents' quality of life through meaningful activities and engagement. This role involves assisting with care plans, leading programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Opportunities for career growth are available, along with a supportive environment and benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Assists in leading and engaging residents in various well-being programs.
• Helps review individual residents' service plans and completes documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of person-centered programs tailored to resident needs.
• Coordinates and participates in community events and family socials.

Job description

Memory Care Program Assistant (Finance)

Job Summary

Assists the Clare Bridge Program Manager or Coordinator in leading and implementing a calendar of person-centered dementia-friendly programs that meet the specific needs of each resident within the dementia care community. In alignment with Brookdale's Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, helps provide person-centered programs that engage residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care activities, enhancing their quality of life. Recognizes individual abilities and needs while encouraging independence and ensuring residents' habits, routines, interests, and preferences are honored in care and programming.

Essential Functions

1. Supports the implementation of person-centered programs tailored to individual resident needs and interests.
2. Assists in leading and engaging residents in the 7 domains of well-being programs—purposeful, intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, and physical—in a dementia-friendly environment, including sensory-focused small groups for residents unable to participate in large groups.
3. Helps review individual residents' service plans and completes program documentation as required by Brookdale standards or state regulations.
4. Ensures dementia care programs comply with state, federal, and other regulations, meeting Brookdale's mission, policies, procedures, and standards.
5. Provides guidance and resources to associates on the importance of programming and engagement to improve residents' quality of life.
6. Coordinates and participates in community events such as family socials, marketing, open houses, and special occasions.
7. Communicates positively with residents, families, and community professionals regarding the dementia care program and its benefits, including personal updates to families.
8. Assists in meeting departmental quality improvement initiatives, including the Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST).
9. Supports planning and scheduling of events outside the community, which may involve driving a community vehicle.
10. Assists with volunteer programs, including training and supervision of volunteers.
11. Performs personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed to maintain service quality according to Clare Bridge Program standards.
12. This description provides an overview of responsibilities and is not exhaustive. All duties should be performed as assigned by a supervisor.

Additional Information

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Opportunities for career growth include roles such as Program Manager, Resident Programs Coordinator, and Business Office Manager.

We offer a supportive environment for personal and professional development, with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Salary range is $13.51 to $16.88 per hour, based on experience, with eligibility for bonuses and benefits for full-time staff.

We encourage veterans, military spouses, and transitioning active-duty personnel to apply. Brookdale supports naturalization fees for eligible associates.

The application deadline is approximately 30 days from the posting date.