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Memory Care Activities Assistant
Overview
Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)
As a Memory Care Program Assistant for our Brookdale Sun Prairie community, you are a key member of an amazing team, enhancing the lives of our residents.
Brookdale Sun Prairie is a 20 bed Memory Care Facility. We are looking for a Memory Care Program Assistant that is a team player, good communication skills, dependable, and enjoys working with the elderly population.
We cannot wait to have you join our amazing program team at Brookdale.
Hours : Part-Time
Part-Time
During the week hours and rotating weekends.
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 will 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.
Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to :
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.
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.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
Assists Clare Bridge Program Manager or Coordinator in leading and implementing a calendar of person centered dementia friendly programs that meet specific needs of each and all residents within the dementia care community.
In alignment with Brookdale’s Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, assists in providing person centered programs while engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care programs within the Brookdale community enhancing their quality of life.
Recognizes individual abilities and needs while encouraging independence and ensuring resident habits, historical routines, interests and preferences are honored in the provision of care and programming.
Essential Functions
Supports the implementation of a person centered program to meet individual needs and interests of the 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.
Communicates with families regarding residents’ personal needs and successes.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.
An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his / her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
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.
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
Management / Decision Making
Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties.
Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Basic knowledge of PC's and word processing software, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.
Effective oral and written communications skills.
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Last updated : 2024-05-24
Full Time
$52k-67k (estimate)
05/25/2024
06/07/2024
brookdale.com
BRENTWOOD, TN
15,000 - 50,000
1978
Public
LUCINDA M BAIER
$3B - $5B
Brookdale is the largest operator of senior living facilities in the U.S. offering assisted living, memory care, nursing and retirement care services.