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Join Our Award-Winning Team!

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, we invite you to join us in making lives better, including your own. At Brookdale, you'll earn more than just a paycheck; you will gain opportunities for professional development and participate in programs that focus on your overall health and wellness. We offer a comprehensive suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans that vary based on your employment status.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional benefits like ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full-Time Only Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Your base pay will be determined by your skills and experience, and you're also eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates may participate in the company's 401(k) program but are not eligible for other benefits.

We encourage veterans, transitioning military personnel, and military spouses to apply. We also provide support for associates seeking U.S. citizenship, covering application fees for those with at least one year of service.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide compassionate dementia care, assisting residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming while encouraging independence.
2. Participate in discussions about resident care with the community leadership team.
3. Learn each resident's personal history, preferences, and interests.
4. Serve meals in the dining room, assist with meal preparation, and encourage healthy eating habits.
5. Lead daily engagement activities based on residents' interests, fostering socialization and friendships.
6. Maintain accurate resident records and promptly report any changes to supervisors.
7. Assist with medication management if permitted, adhering to all legal guidelines.
8. Ensure a clean and safe living environment for residents through regular housekeeping duties.
9. Respond promptly to emergency situations and assist residents with requests.
10. Promote teamwork through positive interactions with co-workers.

This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities for this position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Associates may be assigned other tasks by their supervisor.

Qualifications:

We prefer candidates with a high school diploma or GED and experience in providing direct service to older adults with dementia. Understanding of dementia, especially Alzheimer's, is essential.

Certifications and Requirements:

Must meet current state certification requirements as applicable.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Standing, walking, sitting, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent interaction with residents, co-workers, and visitors
• Occasional evening or weekend shifts
• Risk of exposure to communicable diseases and potential hazards

About Brookdale:

At Brookdale, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment:

• Gracious hospitality for residents and families.
• A comforting, home-like atmosphere.
• Engaging events to foster connections.
• Industry leadership in clinical care.
• Opportunities for growth within our extensive network of communities.
• Robust training and corporate support.