Memory Care Program Manager

Brookdale Senior Living; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 31,684 - 39,606; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Adoption reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living in Alaska is seeking a Clare Bridge Program Coordinator (Activity Director) to lead dementia care programming and coordinate resident activities, promoting person-centered engagement for residents and families.

You will coach caregivers, collaborate with leadership on dementia training, and manage pre-admission/move‑in/move‑out processes while planning dementia‑friendly programs tailored to residents' needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in gerontology, therapeutic recreation, or a 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full implementation of resident and family engagement within the dementia care program.
• Directly provide coaching and leadership to caregivers in the community, ensuring care associates deliver person‑centered programming, dining, and care.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to provide dementia training, oversee pre‑admission/move‑in/move‑out processes, assist in hiring, and educate associates regarding dementia care.
• Plan and coordinate a calendar of dementia‑friendly programs that meet the specific needs of all residents in the dementia care community.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in gerontology, therapeutic recreation, or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring individual to join our team as a Clare Bridge Program Coordinator (Activity Director). If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we'd love to meet you.

Benefits

• Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans available and vary by employment status.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Adoption reimbursement benefits
• Variety of associate discounts

Responsibilities

• Oversee full implementation of resident and family engagement within the dementia care program.
• Directly provide coaching and leadership to caregivers in the community, ensuring care associates deliver person‑centered programming, dining, and care.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to provide dementia training, oversee pre‑admission/move‑in/move‑out processes, assist in hiring, and educate associates regarding dementia care.
• Plan and coordinate a calendar of dementia‑friendly programs that meet the specific needs of all residents in the dementia care community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in gerontology, therapeutic recreation, or a 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.

EEO Statement

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

Salary

$23.00 - $28.75 per hour