Job SummaryIn alignment with Brookdales Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, 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. Provides 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 FunctionsDesigns a 7 day a week person centered program that is engaging, creative and meets the needs and interests of the individual residents. 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. Ensures person centered special events and daily path programs are scheduled and executed 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 Brookdales mission, policies, procedures and dementia care standards as assigned by the Executive Director.Collaborates with community leadership educating & providing resources to families and associates regarding Alzheimers disease and other dementias. This includes how to engage residents and lead programs on an ongoing basis. This includes facilitating and coordinating dementia focused in-services and or events for families or computer based and situation specific training for associates including Understanding Alzheimers & Dementia Care (UADC), as required by Brookdale.May provide direct supervision of Clare Bridge Program Assistant/s, as required by Executive Director, which includes assisting with hiring, coaching, and counseling program assistant associate and conducting the documenting corrective action, as needed. Completes job performance evaluations. May act in supervisory capacity in absence of 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 Alzheimers, family socials, educational and marketing events.Reports changes in residents overall health to clinical partner, including changes in behavior; takes actions to address concerns in a timely manner and collaborates with the team in exploring approaches and interventions to address behavioral expressions.Oversees social media content to ensure alignment with Brookdales 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 program.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.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.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityFULL TIME RESIDENT PROGRAM COORDINATOROpportunities for advancementGreat team, Great benefits and Free mealsPerks for workWe are looking for a Full Time Memory Care Program Coordinator to join our TeamShift available is Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm**Must be available to work weekends**Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.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.