MMIT Program Coordinator

MERIDIAN SENIOR LIVING•Boca Raton, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Montessori Moments in Time Coordinator (MMITC) assists with implementing the MMIT program in its entirety and managing the overall operation of the Memory Care neighborhood in accordance with the MMIT handbook, resident needs, government regulations, and Meridian policies and procedures. The coordinator models validation, encourages independence, builds on residents’ abilities, and helps residents feel safe and purposeful. The role maintains excellent programming and services, supports high occupancy, and meets community financial goals.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred and/or 2–3 years of experience in a Memory Care setting.
Two to three or more years of experience caring for senior adults and adults with cognitive decline is preferred.
Basic knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and a desire to serve residents and families in the Memory Care neighborhood.
Ability to work in an environment that supports the goals of the MMIT program.
Leadership skills and ability to coordinate care across disciplines.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community and State officials, and the general public.
Compassion for and desire to work with cognitively impaired older adults.
Ability to work responsibly as a team member and independently.
Honesty, fairness, dependability, and respect for confidentiality and others’ rights and privacy.
Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a related healthcare setting.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to reprioritize daily tasks to accommodate changing resident and community needs.
Experience in training and staff development.
Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.
Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Two to three or more years of experience caring for senior adults and adults with cognitive decline.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementation of the MMIT program in its entirety.
Manage the overall operation of the Memory Care neighborhood in accordance with the MMIT handbook, resident needs, government regulations, and Meridian policies and procedures.
Model validation, encourage residents’ independence, capitalize on their abilities, and help them feel safe and purposeful.
Maintain excellent programming and services, high occupancy, and community financial goals.
Coordinate care across disciplines, including activities and dining services.
Train and develop staff.
Practice and promote Meridian policies and procedures, mission statement, core values, and founding principles.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Telemedicine through 1800MD at no cost to employees and their family members, with no enrollment required
Flexible Spending Account
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long-term disability
Voluntary short-term disability
Accident coverage
Critical illness coverage
Pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Referral bonus
Employee discounts