Memory Care Activity Coordinator - Harrisonburg, VA, United States - Brookdale Harrisonburg

Description

Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Brookdale of Harrisonburg is currently hiring for a Full-Time Memory Care Activity Coordinator
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
A leadership team with combined 55 years of Long Term Care Experience
Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)

Our Caregivers have the option to explore new career opportunities in positions such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/STNA) and Medication Technician (QMAP).

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
Veterans, 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.
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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.

In alignment with Brookdale's 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.

Designs 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 Brookdale's 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 Alzheimer's 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 Alzheimer's & 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 Alzheimer's, family socials, educational and marketing events.

Reports changes in residents' overall health to clinical partner, including changes in behavior; Oversees social media content to ensure alignment with Brookdale's 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.

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.

Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education or related field preferred. Minimum two years of direct programming experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred; Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment and may be required to obtain a commercial driver's license based on the needs of the community
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards
Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment


Requires Travel:
occasionally