MMIT Program Coordinator

Meridian Senior Living•Boca Raton, FL

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 role maintains excellent programming and services, supports high occupancy, and meets community financial goals.

Requirements

A BA/BS degree in a related field is preferred and/or 2–3 years of experience in a Memory Care setting.
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.
Effective communication skills 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 both 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 fluctuating needs.
Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Two to three or more years of experience caring for older adults and adults with cognitive decline.
Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a related healthcare setting.
Experience in training and staff development.

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.
Support high occupancy and meet 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, its Mission Statement, Core Values, and Founding Principles.
Re-prioritize daily tasks to accommodate changing resident and community needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with several plan options
No-cost telemedicine through 1800MD 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 voluntary benefits
Pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Referral bonus
Employee discounts