Program Coordinator - Memory Care - Full-time

Full Time
Brookdale Lake Brazos 3801 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Waco, TX 76708
Job #: BSL40273

Brookdale. Bringing new life to senior living.

Your responsibilities: 
 * Administer dementia programs to meet the individual needs and interests of residents, in accordance with company standards
 * Coordinate training and education of care staff regarding memory care programs/activities
 * Participate in pre-admission screenings of prospective new residents, as assigned by supervisor 
 * Communicate positively with residents, families and community professionals regarding the memory care program and its benefits 
 * Manage volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers

Required skills and qualifications:

* Bachelor"s degree in therapeutic recreation or activities related field preferred
* One year direct programming experience with older adults
* Experience with Alzheimer"s patients and other dementia"s in a residential setting preferred
* Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

If you"re a Brookdale associate, please consider referring someone through the Good People Program!

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

Brookdale offers a number of benefits to full-time associates including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off, educational reimbursement. All associates, age 21 and older, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) retirement savings plan.