Memory Care Program Coordinator

LeadingAge Colorado; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dementia care is seeking a Clare Bridge Program Coordinator to enhance residents' quality of life through engaging, person-centered activities. This role includes planning programs, collaborating with staff, and managing the department's budget, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers room for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating programs for dementia care.
• Ability to collaborate with families and staff effectively.
• Skills in monitoring residents' health and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Designs a personalized program schedule based on residents' interests.
• Monitors residents' health and behavior, addressing concerns collaboratively.
• Coordinates participation in community events and manages department budget.

Skills

Program Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Sensory Engagement Activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Description

Job Summary

In alignment with Brookdale's Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, the Clare Bridge Program Coordinator plans, coordinates, and facilitates a calendar of person-centered dementia-friendly programs that meet the specific needs of each resident within the dementia care community. The role involves providing meaningful programs that enhance residents' quality of life by recognizing individual abilities and needs, encouraging independence, and honoring residents' habits, routines, interests, and preferences.

Essential Functions

1. Designs a 7-day a week, engaging, creative, and personalized program schedule based on residents' interests.
2. Promotes and involves residents in the seven domains of well-being through structured dementia-friendly activities, including sensory-focused small group programs.
3. Develops a monthly calendar in collaboration with residents, ensuring scheduled special events and daily programs are executed as planned.
4. Ensures all dementia care programs comply with Brookdale standards, regulatory requirements, and policies.
5. Collaborates with community leadership to educate and provide resources to families and staff regarding Alzheimer’s and other dementias, including facilitating in-services and training sessions.
6. May supervise Program Assistants, including hiring, coaching, and conducting performance evaluations.
7. Coordinates participation in community events, holidays, and signature programs, including the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
8. Monitors residents' health and behavior changes, reporting and addressing concerns collaboratively with the team.
9. Oversees social media content to ensure alignment with Brookdale’s culture and standards.
10. Plans and schedules programming outside the community, including driving community vehicles if necessary.
11. Manages department budget and expenses, and may oversee volunteer programs.
12. Performs personal care, housekeeping, and dietary tasks as needed to maintain service quality, with proper training and qualifications.

This description provides an overview of the position's responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Associates are expected to perform all duties assigned by their supervisor.

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Brookdale offers opportunities for career growth, professional development, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

We encourage veterans, transitioning military personnel, and military spouses to apply. Brookdale supports naturalization fees for qualified associates.

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