MMIT Program Coordinator

MERIDIAN SENIOR LIVING•Claremont, CA

12d•$17 - $18•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 programming and services, supports high occupancy, and works toward 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.
Preferred 2–3 or more years of experience caring for senior adults and adults with cognitive decline.
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, the community, State officials, and the general public.
Compassion for and desire to work with cognitively impaired elderly people.
Ability to work responsibly as a team member and independently.
Honesty, fairness, dependability, and respect for confidentiality and others’ rights and privacy.
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

A BA/BS 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 resident independence, capitalize on residents’ abilities, and help residents feel safe and purposeful.
Maintain excellent programming and services, high occupancy, and achievement of Community financial goals.
Coordinate care across disciplines, including activities and dining services.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, the community, State officials, and the general public.
Practice and promote Meridian policies and procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values, and Founding Principles.
Train and support staff development.

Benefits

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