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Brookdale . Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. 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 and 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.
Benefits
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 voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Paid Time Off (Full Time only)
Paid holidays (Full Time only)
Company provided life insurance (Full Time only)
Adoption benefit (Full Time only)
Disability (short and long term) (Full Time only)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Full Time only)
Health Savings Account (Full Time only)
Optional life and dependent life insurance (Full Time only)
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan (Full Time only)
Tuition reimbursement (Full Time only)
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of posting.
Responsibilities
Provide dementia care including adapted ADLs, meaningful engagement and communication to residents following a person‑centered individual service plan.
Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from programs and meals according to the individual service plan.
Participate in team behavioral expression meetings or discussions with community leadership.
Know the resident’s Life Story, preferences, historical routines and interests.
Serve meals to residents in the dining room and may assist in preparing meals following preplanned dementia‑friendly menus.
Initiate and/or lead minimally one Daily Path engagement program for residents as described in the resident’s Life Story, Solace program or calendar.
Maintain residents’ records daily in a timely manner, including medication distribution, engagement interests, incidents, observations and health and emotional condition changes.
Assist residents with medication only if permitted by state‑specific regulations, following physician orders and state laws.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents and perform general housekeeping.
Respond promptly to emergency situations and resident requests such as pull cords and telephone calls.
Monitor the location of each resident and notify the supervisor immediately if a resident is missing.
Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co‑workers.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and three to six months of related experience preferred; training in direct service with older adults living with dementia, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s type.
In accordance with state law, may need current state certification and to maintain it.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms.
Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Talk or hear; taste or smell.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Vision.
Requires interaction with co‑workers, residents or vendors.
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed; on‑call as needed.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infections, latex, blood‑borne pathogens, chemicals or biological hazards.
Possible injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment.
Requires occasional travel.
About the Company
Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
Home‑like feel and all‑around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections.
Industry leader in clinical care.
Nationwide company with over 675 communities, offering many opportunities to grow and learn.
Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.
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Clare Bridge Caregiver
role at
Brookdale . Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. 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 and 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.
Benefits
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 voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Paid Time Off (Full Time only)
Paid holidays (Full Time only)
Company provided life insurance (Full Time only)
Adoption benefit (Full Time only)
Disability (short and long term) (Full Time only)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Full Time only)
Health Savings Account (Full Time only)
Optional life and dependent life insurance (Full Time only)
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan (Full Time only)
Tuition reimbursement (Full Time only)
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of posting.
Responsibilities
Provide dementia care including adapted ADLs, meaningful engagement and communication to residents following a person‑centered individual service plan.
Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from programs and meals according to the individual service plan.
Participate in team behavioral expression meetings or discussions with community leadership.
Know the resident’s Life Story, preferences, historical routines and interests.
Serve meals to residents in the dining room and may assist in preparing meals following preplanned dementia‑friendly menus.
Initiate and/or lead minimally one Daily Path engagement program for residents as described in the resident’s Life Story, Solace program or calendar.
Maintain residents’ records daily in a timely manner, including medication distribution, engagement interests, incidents, observations and health and emotional condition changes.
Assist residents with medication only if permitted by state‑specific regulations, following physician orders and state laws.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents and perform general housekeeping.
Respond promptly to emergency situations and resident requests such as pull cords and telephone calls.
Monitor the location of each resident and notify the supervisor immediately if a resident is missing.
Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co‑workers.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and three to six months of related experience preferred; training in direct service with older adults living with dementia, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s type.
In accordance with state law, may need current state certification and to maintain it.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms.
Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Talk or hear; taste or smell.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Vision.
Requires interaction with co‑workers, residents or vendors.
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed; on‑call as needed.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infections, latex, blood‑borne pathogens, chemicals or biological hazards.
Possible injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment.
Requires occasional travel.
About the Company
Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
Home‑like feel and all‑around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections.
Industry leader in clinical care.
Nationwide company with over 675 communities, offering many opportunities to grow and learn.
Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.
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