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Memory Care Coordinator Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Caregiver (Memory Care)

Irvine, CA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Care Coordinator to assure that resident individual service plans are current * Review24 Hour Report and care check lists regularly * Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy * Practice standard ...

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Caregiver (Memory Care)

Irvine, CA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Care Coordinator to assure that resident individual service plans are current * Review24 Hour Report and care check lists regularly * Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy * Practice standard ...

Caregiver (Memory Care)

Irvine, CA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Care Coordinator to assure that resident individual service plans are current * Review24 Hour Report and care check lists regularly * Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy * Practice standard ...

Activity Coordinator

Placentia, CA · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Activity Coordinator, Memory Care Shifts, Time, and Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm Pay Range: $18-19 per hour (depends on experience) Ivy Park at Bradford is a premier ...

Activity Coordinator

Placentia, CA · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Activity Coordinator, Memory Care Shifts, Time, and Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm Pay Range: $18-19 per hour (depends on experience) Ivy Park at Bradford is a premier ...

MedTech Part time

Riverside, CA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

... Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across California and surrounding areas serving ... Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.

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How much do memory care coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for memory care coordinator in Riverside, CA is $23.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.33 and $26.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a memory care coordinator?

To thrive as a Memory Care Coordinator, you should have expertise in geriatric care, dementia-related conditions, and program management, typically backed by healthcare credentials such as CNA, LPN, or a relevant degree. Familiarity with care planning software, patient monitoring systems, and industry-standard compliance tools is often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, patience, and emotional intelligence help in building trust with residents, families, and care teams. These abilities are critical to delivering exceptional, personalized care and optimizing the quality of life for individuals living with memory impairments.

How to become a memory care coordinator?

To become a memory care coordinator, candidates typically need a background in healthcare, social work, or a related field, along with experience working with seniors or individuals with cognitive impairments. Relevant certifications such as dementia care training or healthcare administration can enhance qualifications. Strong communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of memory care best practices are essential for success in this role.

What is a memory care coordinator?

A Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the care and well-being of individuals with memory impairments, such as Alzheimer's or dementia, in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. They develop and implement personalized care plans, train staff on best practices for dementia care, and collaborate with families to ensure residents receive appropriate support. Additionally, they coordinate activities that enhance cognitive function and quality of life while ensuring a safe and compassionate environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a memory care coordinator?

A Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for designing and overseeing individualized care plans for residents with memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer's or dementia. Daily tasks often include coordinating activities, communicating with families, supporting care staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role also involves addressing residents' unique needs, training team members, and working closely with nurses, therapists, and other professionals. This hands-on approach is crucial to maintaining a safe, engaging, and supportive living environment for all residents. As a team leader, you’ll help foster a collaborative, compassionate atmosphere within the memory care community.

Is care coordination a stressful job?

Care coordination for a Memory Care Coordinator can be stressful due to managing complex patient needs, coordinating with families and healthcare providers, and handling emergencies. The role requires strong organizational skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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Infographic showing various Memory Care Coordinator job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 7% Temporary. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,083 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Memory Care Program Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.

Hemet, CA • On-site

$20.06 - $25.07/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


Brookdale Senior Living rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 528 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

207th of 239 rated social care providers


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 Coordinators 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
  • 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. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. 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.
The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
In alignment with Brookdale's Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, plans, coordinates and facilitates a calendar of person centered dementia friendly programs that meet specific needs of each and all residents within the dementia care community. Provides person centered programs while engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care programs within the Brookdale community enhancing their quality of life. Recognizes individual abilities and needs while encouraging independence and ensuring resident habits, historical routines, interests and preferences are honored in the provision of care and programming.
Essential Functions
  1. Designs a 7 day a week person centered program that is engaging, creative and meets the needs and interests of the individual residents. Promotes and engages residents in the 7 domains of well-being programs in a dementia friendly structured environment; including sensory focused small group programming for residents who cannot participate in a larger group setting.
  2. Develops a monthly calendar, in partnership with residents, based on residents' shared interests. Ensures person centered special events and daily path programs are scheduled and executed as scheduled.
  3. Ensures dementia care programs are in compliance with Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST), Divisional Dementia Care Site visit tool, state, federal, and other regulations and meet Brookdale's mission, policies, procedures and dementia care standards as assigned by the Executive Director.
  4. Collaborates with community leadership educating & providing resources to families and associates regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. This includes how to engage residents and lead programs on an ongoing basis. This includes facilitating and coordinating dementia focused in-services and or events for families or computer based and situation specific training for associates including Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia Care (UADC), as required by Brookdale.
  5. May provide direct supervision of Clare Bridge Program Assistant/s, as required by Executive Director, which includes assisting with hiring, coaching, and counseling program assistant associate and conducting the documenting corrective action, as needed. Completes job performance evaluations. May act in supervisory capacity in absence of Manager or Executive Director.
  6. Collaborates with community leadership in planning, coordinating, appropriately decorating, and participating in special events including holidays, signature programs, National Walk to End Alzheimer's, family socials, educational and marketing events.
  7. Reports changes in residents' overall health to clinical partner, including changes in behavior; takes actions to address concerns in a timely manner and collaborates with the team in exploring approaches and interventions to address behavioral expressions.
  8. Oversees social media content to ensure alignment with Brookdale's culture, brand, and social media guidance and Brookdale standards.
  9. Plans and schedules programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle.
  10. Maintains and adheres to department monthly budget and expense control and may manage volunteer program.
  11. Performs personal care, housekeeping and dietary responsibilities, as needed, to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards. Has completed training and qualifications based on state regulations to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education or related field preferred. Minimum two years of direct programming 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 and may be required to obtain a commercial driver's license based on the needs of the community
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, residents or vendors
  • Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
  • Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
  • Exposure to latex
  • Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
  • Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards
  • Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
  • Requires Travel: occasionally

Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. Basic typing skills are essential along with basic knowledge of PC's and word processing software, preferably in the Microsoft Windows environment.
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
About Us
Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:
  • 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 in groups and 1:1 settings.
  • Industry leader in clinical care.
  • Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
  • Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

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