What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director for Memory Care position at Brookdale Waxahachie?
Overview
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Program Manager
(Engagement/Activity Director)
2 Years experience in Memory Care, Senior Living setting preffered*
2 Years Leadership & Programming experience required*
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Brookdale Waxahachie
2250 Brown StreetWaxahachie, Texas 75165Check out Brookdale Waxahachie, a beautiful 37 apartment Assisted Living Community,
as well as a 35 Apartment Memory Care that feels like HOME.
You’ll be greeted with wonderful residents we call family!
At Brookdale Waxahachie, YOU make the difference!
By providing exceptional care in a diverse, team oriented environment, you will feel the warmth of our exceptional community the moment you walk in the door. We value our employees and your hard work WILL be rewarded!! With countless mentors and training programs, we'll grow your passions and invest in your professional development.
Here is an overview of what it looks like to work for Brookdale Senior Living:
- Leadership who care and want to see you succeed
- Opportunities for growth
- Beautiful updated communities that do NOT look clinical
- Honor Walls for our vets
- Welcoming environment for furry friends
- Best of all SMILES!!
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Here's what we have to offer you:
Competitive Wages
401k Savings Retirement Plan
Health, Dental, and Vision
Tuition Reimbursement (Full Time Associates)
Paid Time Off (Full Time Associates)
Paid Training
Pet Insurance
Caregiver Recognition Programs
Opportunities for Advancement
Amazing PERKS!!!
Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)
Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Clare Bridge Program Coordinators have opportunities for advancement by exploring a new career in positions such as Clare Bridge Program Managers, Resident Programs Coordinators and Business Office Managers. Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll 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 Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
- Variety of Associate Discounts
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.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and ExperienceBachelor’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; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special RequirementsMust 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
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
- Exposure to latex
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards
- Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
- Requires Travel: occasionally
Management/Decision MakingUses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Knowledge and SkillsUses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Information
$15.34 - $19.72 / hourSalary : $15 - $20