SHAPE THE FUTURE OF LONG-TERM CARE

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and develop your leadership skills? At Creative Solutions in Healthcare, we’re seeking a reliable and dedicated Administrator in Training to join our team. This role is designed to prepare you for leadership by providing hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of nursing facility operations. Reliability, trustworthiness, and consistency are key to success in this position, along with the ability to multitask and thrive in a dynamic environment.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has a solid understanding of general healthcare standards.
• Completes the Self-Assessment Tool and develops an AIT plan with the preceptor.
• Is committed to completing the required 1,000 hours of training in long-term care administration.
• Becomes familiar with the Standards of Practice for Long-Term Care Administrators.
• Excels in communication, organization, and problem-solving.

• Assist Leadership: Become familiar with Department Head responsibilities and assume an active leadership role as their assistant.
• Engage in Decision-Making: Actively participate in management problem-solving sessions.
• Master Facility Operations: Learn the daily duties required within a nursing facility to ensure the highest quality of care.
• Understand Team Contributions: Recognize the role each position plays in the overall success of the facility.
• Conduct Daily Rounds: Use observational skills to identify concerns, report them to the appropriate department manager, and ensure solutions are implemented.
• Chair Committees: Lead at least one committee meeting in each department to gain experience in collaboration and consensus-building.
• Support Resident Care: Assist with admissions and discharges, and attend care plans during rotations in Nursing, Social Services, Dietary, and Activities departments.
• Monitor Key Outcomes: Review 24-hour Reports and Weight Loss Reports, focusing on recommendations to maintain positive outcomes, including skin integrity.
• Investigate Incidents: Manage one complaint or incident investigation (real or simulated) from start to completion.
• Conduct Mock Surveys: Evaluate departments, report deficiencies, and propose plans for correction to Department Heads.
• Develop Scheduling Skills: Create a staff scheduling log (real or mock) for one month.
• Learn Financial Operations: Become familiar with accounting tasks, including accounts payables, receivables, setting up trust funds, and general ledger logging.
• Document Progress: Maintain a daily log of hours for Department Head verification and signature.
• Collaborate with the Preceptor: Meet weekly with your preceptor for supervision and to address areas of concern.
• Complete a Final Report: Submit a comprehensive internship report and evaluate the preceptor