Memory Care Program Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as a Memory Care Program Assistant, helping implement person-centered dementia care programs. Engage residents through programs and community events, ensuring their individual needs and well-being are prioritized. This role offers advancements and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing growth and support for both residents and staff.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of person-centered programs tailored to individual resident needs.
• Engages residents across the 7 domains of well-being in a dementia-friendly environment.
• Reviews individual residents' service plans and program documentation as required.

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, assists in providing person-centered programs that engage residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care activities, enhancing their quality of life. Recognizes individual abilities and needs, encouraging independence while honoring residents' habits, routines, interests, and preferences 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 across the 7 domains of well-being—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 and regulations.
4. Ensures dementia care programs comply with state, federal, and other regulations, aligning with Brookdale’s mission, policies, procedures, and standards.
5. Provides guidance and resources to associates regarding programming and engagement to improve residents' quality of life.
6. Coordinates and participates in community events such as family socials, marketing, sales, and open houses.
7. Communicates positively with residents, families, and community professionals about the dementia care program and its benefits.
8. Engages with families regarding residents' personal needs and successes.
9. Supports quality improvement initiatives, including the Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST).
10. Assists in planning and scheduling programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community vehicle.
11. Supports volunteer programs through training and supervision.
12. Performs personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed to maintain service quality according to Clare Bridge standards.

This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Associates are expected to perform all duties assigned by their supervisor.

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Grow your career with Brookdale! Opportunities for advancement include roles such as Clare Bridge Program Manager, Resident Programs Coordinator, and Business Office Manager.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. Join us to grow professionally and personally, with access to health and wellness programs, benefits, and development opportunities.

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, life insurance, adoption benefits, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and more. The role's salary range is $15.00 to $18.57 per hour, based on skills and experience, with potential bonuses. Temporary associates are not benefits-eligible but may participate in the 401(k) plan.

We encourage veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses to apply. Brookdale offers to cover naturalization fees for qualified associates after one year of employment.

The application window is expected to close within 30 days of posting.

Salary Minimum: $15.00

Salary Maximum: $18.57