Memory Care Program Manager

Brookdale Senior Living; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages

Voluntary benefits including ID theft,

pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living is seeking a program manager to lead dementia care initiatives across our communities. The role involves overseeing resident and family engagement programs, coaching caregiving staff, and ensuring person-centered programming, dining, and care for residents with dementia.

You will collaborate with leadership on dementia training, move-in/move-out processes, and staff education, while planning a calendar of dementia-friendly activities to meet diverse resident needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in gerontology, therapeutic recreation, or related field.
• Minimum three years of management and direct supervision experience.
• Experience with residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in a residential setting.
• Experience leading dementia care programs and caregiver training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full implementation of resident and family engagement's dementia care program and coach associates who are caregivers.
• Collaborate with leadership on dementia training, preadmission/move-in/move-out processes, hiring, and education of associates in dementia care.
• Plan and coordinate a calendar of dementia-friendly programs to meet the needs of all residents in the dementia care community.

Skills

Dementia care program management

Staff coaching and leadership

Program coordination

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in gerontology or related field

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 Managers have opportunities for advancement by exploring a new career in positions such as Medication Technicians, Business Office Coordinators and even Sales Managers.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• 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

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• 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 in range 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.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

• You will oversee full implementation of resident and family engagement's overall dementia care program as well as directly providing coaching and leadership of associates who are caregivers within the community. This includes providing oversight to ensure Care Associates deliver person centered programming, dining, and care.
• Collaborate with leadership team providing dementia training, preadmission/move-in/move out process of residents, hiring, and education of associates regarding dementia care including how to lead programs and interventions for behavioral expression. You will plan and directly coordinate a calendar of dementia friendly programs that meet the specific needs of each and all residents within the dementia care community.
• A Bachelor's Degree such as gerontology, therapeutic recreation or related field with a minimum of three years of management and direct supervision experience preferred. Experience with residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in a residential setting is required.

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