Memory Care Program Assistant

Memory Care Program Assistant – Brookdale

Brookdale, recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, is seeking a Memory Care Program Assistant to support the Clare Bridge Program. The role provides opportunities for advancement, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Part & Full Time Benefits:

• 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  protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits:

• 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 range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. The role is also eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Job Summary:

Assists the Clare Bridge Program Manager or Coordinator in leading and implementing a calendar of person-centered dementia-friendly programs that meet the specific needs of each resident. In alignment with Brookdale’s Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, supports the provision of person-centered programs while engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care programs within the Brookdale community, enhancing their quality of life.

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

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required;
Associate’s Degree preferred. Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements: 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.

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

• Standing, walking, sitting, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Vision and hearing
• Interaction with co-workers, residents, or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work as needed; on-call as needed; possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections, latex, blood-borne pathogens, various chemicals or hazards
• Possible travel occasionally

Management/Decision Making: Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Basic technical skills to complete repetitive duties; basic knowledge of the organization; proficiency with PC and word processing; effective oral and written communication skills.

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