Memory Care Program/Activity Coordinator at Brookdale Senior Living in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Job Description:

You will oversee full implementation of resident and family engagements overall dementia care program as well as directly providing coaching and leadership of associates who are caregivers within the community. This includes providing oversight to ensure Care Associates deliver person centered programming, dining, and care. Collaborate with leadership team providing dementia training, preadmission/move-in/move out process of residents, hiring, and education of associates regarding dementia care including how to lead programs and interventions for behavioral expression. You will plan and directly coordinate a calendar of dementia friendly programs that meet the specific needs of each and all residents within the dementia care community. A Bachelors Degree such as gerontology, therapeutic recreation or related field with a minimum of three years of management and direct supervision experience preferred. Experience with residents with Alzheimers disease and other dementias in a residential setting is required.Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Brookdale of Harrisonburg is currently hiring a Program/Activity Coordinator for Memory Care!We are looking for a candidate who has at least two or more of the following qualifications:* Activities and or Program expereince in a Retirement Community setting*Extensive experience with Memory Care Residents*College degree, preferably in Recreational Therapy or a related field* Activity Director CertificationPosition Details:*Full Time*9:00am-4:30pm / 35 hours a week*Monday-Friday, every 4th weekend is required as Manager on Duty*Pay scale is between $19.00-$22.00Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityJoin Our Team!!Brookdale is a GREAT place to further your career. Come GROW with us!Brookdale Harrisonburg is a family like atmosphere where your residents treat you like family.Work for Brookdale Harrisonburg where we have a reputation of putting the seniors first!Our Mission enriching the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity is lived each and every day.A leadership team with combined 55 years of Long Term Care Experience!Great Benefits-Healthcare Insurance at a reasonable expense to the associate.Feel good about what you do!Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Caregivers have the option to explore new career opportunities in positions such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/STNA) and Medication Technician (QMAP).Make Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll 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:Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsVeterans, 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.