Clare Bridge Program Assistant

Job Description

Clare Bridge Program Assistant | Brookdale

The Tone:
This is an hourly role at Brookdale, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available. Brookdale is recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, focusing on providing gracious hospitality and clinical care in senior living communities. This role is vital in creating person-centered, dementia-friendly programs that enhance the quality of life for residents, ensuring their individual needs and preferences are honored.

The TL;DR
• Role: Clare Bridge Program Assistant
• Type: Part-time, Full-time

• Team: Reports to a Clare Bridge Program Manager or Coordinator
• Mission: Assist in leading and implementing person-centered dementia-friendly programs that meet the specific needs of residents in the dementia care community.
• Tech Stack: PC’s, word processing software (preferably Microsoft Windows environment)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Implementation: Support the implementation of a person-centered program to meet individual resident needs and interests.
• Resident Engagement: Lead and engage residents in programs focusing on the 7 domains of well-being in a dementia-friendly structured environment, including sensory-focused small groups.
• Event Coordination: Coordinate and participate in special community events such as family socials, marketing/sales events, and open houses.
• Family Communication: Communicate positively with residents, families, and community professionals regarding the dementia care program and residents’ personal needs and successes.
• Direct Support: Perform personal care, housekeeping, and dietary responsibilities as needed to maintain service quality in accordance with program standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Early career level.
• Experience: Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation.
• Skills: Basic technical skills to complete repetitive duties, basic organizational knowledge, basic knowledge of PCs and word processing software, and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Bonus: Associate’s Degree preferred.