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Brookdale Senior Living
Memory Care Program Assistant
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,190 / year median in New Jersey
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Clare Bridge Program Assistants 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. Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility
Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred. Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements Must 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. Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- 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 Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility
- 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
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience.
Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred. Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements Must 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. 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, res.