Clare Bridge Caregiver

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Clare Bridge Caregiver at Brookdale

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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. A full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time

• 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 including  protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only

• 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 determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates not benefits eligible but may participate in company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less taxes, for qualified associates with at least a year’s tenure.

Application window closes within 30 days of posting.

• Provide dementia care, including adapted ADLs, meaningful engagement, and communication per resident service plan.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and transportation to programs and meals.
• Participate in team behavioral expression meetings and discussions with leadership.
• Know residents’ life stories, preferences, routines, and interests.
• Serve meals in dining room, assist with meal prep following dementia-friendly menus, prompt residents to eat, and report changes.
• Lead Daily Path engagement programs and encourage socialization.
• Maintain daily records—medication distribution, engagement interests, incidents, behavior changes, visitor logs—aligned with company policy.
• Assist residents with medication if permitted, following physician orders and regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, orderly environment; perform housekeeping duties.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and assist residents via pull cords, calls, and requests.
• Monitor resident location and notify supervisor if resident cannot be located.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions.

This job description represents an overview of responsibilities and is not intended as a comprehensive list.

High school diploma or GED and 3–6 months related experience, or training in direct service with older adults living with dementia, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Reference state regulations for medication assistance qualifications. Knowledge of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s type.

Current state certification may be required per state law.

• Standing, walking, sitting, use of hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
• Talk and hear, taste or smell
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Vision required
• Interaction with co‑workers, residents, or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work for shift coverage
• On-call as needed
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infections, latex, blood‑borne pathogens, various drugs, chemicals, or biological hazards
• Possible injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Travel required occasionally

Make standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with limited independent judgment. Problems generally solved with clear guidelines or reported to supervisor.

Basic level of skill; follows written or verbal instructions. Basic technical skills to complete repetitive, well‑defined duties. Basic knowledge of organization for answering basic questions. Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence. Communicate effectively in English with residents, family members, and associates. Apply common sense. Good judgment in emergencies, seeking assistance when needed.

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