What it takes to be a Caregiver at Brookdale: Our caregivers provide direct care to residents, recognize individual needs, encourage independence and treat each senior with respect and dignity. 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.