Senior Living Activities Manager

Brookdale; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption benefit

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Job summary

Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH is seeking an Activities Program Manager for its Memory Care community to lead resident programs and drive engaging, dementia-focused activities. The role requires experience in healthcare settings and dementia care leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in gerontology or related field and at least three years of supervisory experience, with a track record of training staff and coordinating memory-care activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in gerontology or related field required.
• Minimum three years of management and direct supervision experience.
• Experience with residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dementia care program implementation and coach care associates.
• Collaborate with leadership on training, admissions, and staff education.
• Plan and coordinate a calendar of dementia-friendly programs meeting resident needs.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Healthcare experience

Dementia care

Staff coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in gerontology or related field

Job description

Job Description

Brookdale Spruce Wood is hiring an Activities Program Manager for their Memory Care! This individual will lead resident programs, providing a creative approach to resident engagement.

Brookdale Spruce Wood is hiring an Activities Program Manager for their Memory Care! This individual will lead resident programs, providing a creative approach to resident engagement.

Previous experience in leading programs/activities in a healthcare setting required.

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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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.