2014-05-19

**Full Time**
Freedom Pointe Minnetonka- 500 Carlson Parkway, Minnetonka, MN 55305

A career with Brookdale has never been more rewarding. As a senior living solutions company, Brookdale is committed to providing the best options for the residents that we serve, for all of the places life can go. The services that we offer ensure that residents continue to live the lives that they want while also meeting all of their needs along the way. Every day our 50,000 associates collaborate to guarantee that this promise is fulfilled in more than 640 communities. Our Senior Living Solutions include: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Therapy, Hospice, Home Health, LifeCare, Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

**More than a company, it is a calling.
**To learn more about Brookdale and how our associates make a difference: Fulfilling Dreams * Record-Breaking Fundraising for Alzheimer’s * Best of the Best Awards * Brookdale Senior Living Solutions * YouTube

**Key responsibilities include:*** Providing training and coaching to associates in all aspects of the Clare Bridge program
* Planning and coordinating programs and activities, including outside sources, that provide life-enriching activities for our memory care residents
* Strengthening local community involvement through promotion of volunteering among members of the community and residents families
* Developing, planning, and participating in the daily and weekly Clare Bridge program
* Implementing programs that facilitate socialization among residents
* Coordinate family night every other month
* In direct contact with the residents at least 8 hours a day

At Brookdale, you will enjoy a rewarding career with a forward thinking company while receiving an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your family, including

* Major Medical

* Dental

* Vision

* Flexible Spending Account

* Short-term Disability

* Long-term Disability

* 401(K) with Company Match

* Life Insurance

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Paid Vacation & Holidays

* Continuing Education

* License Reimbursement

**We seek the following qualifications:*** High School Diploma or GED
* One (1) year of related experience; experience working with memory care residents and activity a plus
* Valid driver's license
* Basic typing skills are essential along with basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Windows
* Compassionate, patient, high energy, and creative to encourage resident participation
* Flexibility in schedule required, typical hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm including some weekends
* Must enjoy working with the senior population

**HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at****www.brookdalecareers.com**** using job number 018936**
If you are a Brookdale Associate, please consider referring someone through the Good People Program!

Brookdale is an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug free work place

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**Benefits:**
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement

*Job Number:* 018936

*Location:* 500 Carlson Pkwy. Minnetonka, MN

*Job Type:* Full Time

*VISA Sponsorship:* no

*Travel:* 0

*Number of Openings:* 1

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