Administrator in Training

About This Role

This entry-level Administrator in Training (AIT) Intern position offers comprehensive training and hands-on experience for individuals aspiring to become Long Term Care (LTC) Administrators. The intern will learn and contribute to various aspects of LTC administration, including strategic planning, financial management, regulatory compliance, facility oversight, and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Engage in various aspects of LTC management of the facility as assigned by the Executive Director
• Assist in ensuring the organization’s adherence to all relevant laws and standards to learn and understand regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements
• Assist in monitoring and analyzing financial reports to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities
• Participate in the yearly budgeting process to gain practical experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and revenue cycle management
• Work with the Human Resources Department to understand recruitment, training, scheduling, benefits, performance evaluations, retention programs, and other aspects of HR
• Assist in conducting internal audits and reviewing findings from audits and reports, identifying potential problems, and assisting in developing and deploying improvement plans
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and projects for overall organizational performance
• Rotate through all community departments shadowing managers and supervisors to acquire knowledge and skills related to LTC administration
• Observe the integrative and administrative role of the Executive Director through attendance at meetings and conferences
• Participate in and review with the Executive Director the findings and results of regulatory inspections of the facility
• Complete a major project, study, or research effort designed to improve operations or provide information for key decisions
• Promote Benedictine’s Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice in the workplace
• Demonstrate regard for dignity and respect for others as outlined in the philosophy of the organization
• Promote and contribute positively to departmental and organizational relationships

Requirements

• Student in good standing at an accredited Administrator in Training program

Qualifications

• Student in good standing at an accredited Administrator in Training program
• Entry-level position

Nice to Have

• Skill of developing and maintaining positive relationships with staff, residents, family members, Board, other Benedictine associates and the community
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to present both self and ideas, orally or in writing, using knowledge and observations of the perspective of the audience so that they understand and accept presented ideas/information as credible

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits