Job Description:

Administrator In-Training, Northern Indiana

The primary function of the Administrator in Training (AIT) is to gain a greater understanding of the components involved with the management of a healthcare facility. The AIT will perform various support functions throughout the facility for the Executive Director and for each department. The AIT rotates throughout the various departments to both assist and acquire knowledge of the functional operations of each area in order to become better equipped to manage a facility at the end of the training period.

Over the course of this role, the AIT will rotate throughout and perform duties within each department of the facility to

• gain understanding of the department’s purpose, function and responsibilities;


• assist with problem solving and suggestions to improve efficiencies;


• develop an appreciation for the specific job functions and roles in each department; and


• develop the understanding needed to eventually oversee and manage the department.

 

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Works under the guidance and direction of the facility’s Executive Director Preceptor to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage a healthcare facility.


• May participate in a Nursing Assistant’s Certification program to become certified and perform clinicals in order to gain an understanding of the specific role of a caregiver, gain a greater appreciation for the physical needs of the elderly and develop a greater understanding of the skills needed and issues associated with managing a healthcare facility.


• Sharpens communication and public/employee relations skills through development of relationships and maintenance of ongoing communication and contact with both employees and resident/family members.


• Participates in facility activities.


• Works in the business office and with the staff through the guidance of the Executive Director to gain an understanding of the procedures, processes and skills needed to provide administrative management, (including human resources, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and collections) in a healthcare facility.


• Shadows Executive Director, is mentored by the Executive Director, and works with Executive Director to develop the exposure, knowledge and skills needed to successfully pass the State’s Administrator’s Certification Exam.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, healthcare or related field preferred.


• 1-3 years of previous management experience; Healthcare experience preferred.


• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations, company and facility policies, procedures and programs.


• Ability to troubleshoot, access and make decisions while handling multiple responsibilities.


• Visionary skills with the ability to support and promote company mission and philosophy and serve as a role model for the compassionate quality care of residents with respect for rights/dignity while displaying honesty and integrity in all interactions.


• Strong desire to care for and improve the conditions of the aged, promote and encourage staff to the same and exercise compassionate interpersonal skills to accomplish same.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our commitment to our team members:

• Paid training, skills certification & career development support


• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and *opportunities to earn additional PTO


• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option


• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts


• 401(k) retirement plan options


• Lucrative employee referral bonus program


• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement*


• Employee assistance program & wellness support


• Retail, food & entertainment discounts and so much more!

 

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

 American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. We value the same things in life that you do. The foundation of our senior living communities is based on the knowledge that we’ll be part of your neighborhood for many, many years. We take great pride in our hospitality and it is ingrained in everything we do. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.

 We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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