Memory Care Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates a calendar of person-centered dementia-friendly programs that meet specific needs of each and all residents within the dementia care community.
• Promotes and engages residents in the 7 domains of well-being programs in a dementia-friendly structured environment, including sensory-focused small group programming for residents who cannot participate in a larger group setting.
• Develops a monthly calendar, in partnership with residents, based on residents' shared interests.
• Schedules and executes person-centered special events and daily path programs as scheduled.
• Ensures dementia care programs are in compliance with Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST), Divisional Dementia Care Site visit tool, state, federal, and other regulations and meet Brookdale's mission, policies, procedures, and dementia care standards as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Collaborates with community leadership to educate and provide resources to families and associates regarding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, including engaging residents and leading programs on an ongoing basis.
• Facilitates and coordinates dementia-focused in-services and/or events for families or computer-based and situation-specific training for associates, including Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care (UADC), as required by Brookdale.
• May provide direct supervision of Clare Bridge Program Assistant(s), as required by the Executive Director, which includes assisting with hiring, coaching, and counseling program assistants and conducting documented corrective actions, as needed.
• Completes job performance evaluations and acts in supervisory capacity in the absence of the Manager or Executive Director.
• Collaborates with community leadership in planning, coordinating, appropriately decorating, and participating in special events, including holidays, signature programs, National Walk to End Alzheimer’s, family socials, educational, and marketing events.
• Reports changes in residents' overall health to the clinical partner, taking actions to address concerns in a timely manner and collaborating with the team to explore approaches and interventions to address behavioral expressions.
• Oversees social media content to ensure alignment with Brookdale's culture, brand, and social media guidance and Brookdale standards.
• Plans and schedules programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle.
• Maintains and adheres to department monthly budget and expense control and may manage volunteer programs.
• Performs personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities, as needed, to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards.
• Has completed training and qualifications based on state regulations to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of direct programming experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Using hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Climbing or balancing
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Talking or hearing
• Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• May be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license based on the needs of the community