Resident Programs Coordinator (Activities)

Full Time
Brentwood at LaPorte- 2002 Andrew Avenue, LaPorte, IN 46350

A career with Brookdale has never been more rewarding! Brookdale is the only national full-spectrum senior living solutions company and committed to providing the best options for our over 110,000 residents we serve. The services that we offer ensure residents continue to live the lives that they want while also meeting all of their needs along the way. Every day our associates collaborate to guarantee this promise is fulfilled in more than 1,150 communities in 47 states. Our Senior Living Solutions include: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Continuing Care Retirement, Therapy, Hospice, Home Health, and Personalized Living.

More than a company, it is a calling.

To learn more about Brookdale and how our associates make a difference: Fulfilling Dreams * Record-Breaking Fundraising for Alzheimer’s * Best of the Best Awards * Brookdale Senior Living Solutions * YouTube

Key responsibilities include:
* Planning, implementing, and monitoring wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of all residents
* Creating monthly activity calendar with meaningful and rewarding programs, and organizing resident activities and groups
* Planning individualized programs and events to encourage resident engagement and social interaction
* Participating in the review of resident service plans and regularly documenting life enrichment progress

At Brookdale, you will enjoy a rewarding career with a forward thinking company while receiving an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your family, including • Major Medical • Dental• Vision• Flexible Spending Account • Short-term Disability • Long-term Disability • 401(K) with Company Match • Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Continuing Education • License Reimbursement

We seek the following qualifications:
* High School Diploma or GED; Gerontological experience preferred

* Five (5) years of experience with activity programming
* Leadership skills required; Creativity and quality teamwork skills are a must

* Flexibility with schedule
* Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public

* Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly

Brookdale is an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free work place.

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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off