Brandywine University

Brandywine University is our commitment to maintaining and strengthening our corporate culture through the continuous education of our team members.  Through Brandywine University training, our company will ensure the delivery of quality, compliant, and efficient services to our residents and their families in accordance with our company's core values. Brandywine University offers many different levels for
education. Starting at the first day of hire and throughout each team members' tenure.

Brandywine University-Community Orientation & Training
Starting with initial orientation in the community, team members are trained on new hire basics (Brandywine, Customer Service, Resident Care, Fire Safety, Dementia Care, Communication, Infection Control). Using a
full one day and/or two-day review, team members are equipped with Brandywine orientation workbooks, employee handbooks, nametags and certificates of completion.

Brandywine University-Company Orientation
After initial orientation staff attend Brandywine*s Company Orientation.  This training is an introduction to the Brandywine culture, our mission, philosophy, signature programs and our customer service program. This training is a interactive team-building program where all the employees from each building come together to share in the experience.

Brandywine University-Continuing and Professional Education
Quarterly Brandywine University sessions offer a selection of topics ranging from depression and dementia, therapeutic programming, wellness/health care issues, leadership training and other topics to keep our team members trained on industry trends. Most sessions are open to all staff although target audiences are selected depending on course content. External and internal speakers are utilized to enhance the learning experience.

Brandywine University-Management Coaching & Mentor Program
Corporate team members are also coaches through Brandywine University to assist various managers with orienting to job responsibilities, overcoming work obstacles, increasing work productivity and assisting
managers with producing results in their department. New managers are also provided a mentor from a sister facility during their initial orientation phase to observe departmental operations in another building and to provide ongoing support.