Memory Care Program Assistant

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of a person centered program to meet individual needs and interests of the residents.
• Affords residents the opportunity to engage in 7 domains of well-being programs – purposeful, intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional and physical – in a dementia friendly structured environment.
• Affords residents the opportunity to participate in sensory focused small groups for those who cannot participate in a large group setting.
• Affords residents the opportunity to assist the Program Manager or Coordinator in reviewing individual resident’s service plans and completing program documentation, as required by Brookdale standards or state requirements.
• Affords residents the opportunity to assist the Program Manager or Coordinator in ensuring dementia care programs are in compliance with state, federal, and other regulations and meet Brookdale’s mission, policies, procedures and standards.
• Affords residents the opportunity to provide guidance and resources to associates on the importance of programming/engagement and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
• Affords residents the opportunity to coordinate and participate in special events at the community including family socials, marketing/sales and open houses.
• Affords residents the opportunity to communicate positively with residents, families, and community professionals regarding the Brookdale dementia care program and its benefits.
• Affords residents the opportunity to communicate with families regarding residents’ personal needs and successes.
• Affords residents the opportunity to assist the Manager or Coordinator with meeting the department’s quality improvement initiatives including the Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST).
• Affords residents the opportunity to support plans and scheduled programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle.
• Affords residents the opportunity to assist with volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.
• Affords residents the opportunity to perform personal care, housekeeping and dietary responsibilities, as needed, to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment.