Overview

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 Certification

  Position 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-$22.00

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  Join Our Team!!

  Brookdale is a GREAT place to further your career. Come GROW with us!

  • Brookdale Harrisonburg is a familylike atmosphere where your residents treat you like family.

  • Work for Brookdale Harrisonburg where we have a reputation of putting theseniors first!

  • Our Missionenriching the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence and integrityis lived each and every day.

  • A leadership team with combined55 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! 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

  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.

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

• You will oversee full implementation of resident and family engagement’s 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 Bachelor’s 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 Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in a residential setting is required.

  Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

$20.37 - $25.46 / hour

Job LocationsUS-VA-Harrisonburg

CategoryCommunity Operations

Sub-CategoryResident Engagement

Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time

Shift1st & 2nd Shift

ID2024-265877

Location : NameBrookdale Harrisonburg

Location : Address2101 Deyerle Avenue

Location : LocationUS-VA-Harrisonburg

Job Code100240

Work LocationOn-Site

Hiring Range$20.37 - $25.46 / hour