MMIT Program Coordinator

Meridian Senior Living•Claremont, CA

10d

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. The role follows 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 position is responsible for maintaining excellent programming and services, supporting high occupancy, and meeting community financial goals.

Requirements

A BA/BS degree in a related field is preferred and/or 2–3 years’ experience in a Memory Care setting.
Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and a desire to serve residents and families in the Memory Care neighborhood.
Ability to work within an environment that supports the goals set forth in the MMIT Program.
Leadership skills and ability to coordinate care across disciplines.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, the community, State officials, and the general public.
Compassion for and desire to work with cognitively impaired older adults.
Ability to work responsibly as both a team member and independently.
Honesty, fairness, dependability, and respect for confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
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

2–3 or more years caring for senior adults and adults with cognitive decline.
Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing 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 resident independence, capitalize on residents’ abilities, and help residents feel safe and purposeful.
Maintain excellent programming and services.
Support high occupancy and meet community financial goals.
Coordinate care across disciplines, including activities and dining services.
Train staff and support staff development.
Practice and promote Meridian policies and procedures, its mission statement, core values, and founding principles.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
No-cost 1800MD telemedicine for employees and family members, with no enrollment required
Flexible Spending Account
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, and other benefits
Pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Referral bonus
Employee discounts