Memory Care Program Coordinator (Activities)

Date Posted: 3/23/2015
Category: Activities and Life Enrichment
Schedule: Full Time
Internal Use Only: CB, MN, SJ
Job Key: Field Support

Job Summary

Full Time
Brookdale Lakeland Hills - 2111 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33805
Job# 032992

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.

Key responsibilities include:
* Supervising other staff associates while on duty, and providing training and coaching in all aspects of the Memory Care Program
* Designs a creative and exciting life enrichment program to meet the individual needs and interests of the residents.
* Participates in the preadmission screening of prospective new residents as assigned by supervisor.
* Participates in the review of individual resident’s service plans and completes program documentation as required.
* Communicates positively with residents, families, and community professionals regarding the memory care program and its benefits.
* Reports changes in residents’ overall health to the nurse, including changes in behavior; takes actions to address concerns in a timely manner.
* Manages volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.

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:
* Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in a therapeutic recreation or activities-related field
* 3 years of experience in Dementia/Alzheimer's direct programming/activities in a secured unit
* Excellent customer service and energetic
* Flexibility with schedule
* Must enjoy working with the senior population

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Brookdale is an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free workplace

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