Assistant Administrator​/AIT

We are hiring an Assistant Administrator / Administrator-in-Training (AIT) to join our team at multiple facilities across Chicago’s South Side and South Suburbs, offering flexible, hands‑on, and growth‑focused opportunities.

The Assistant Administrator / Administrator-in-Training (AIT) supports the Facility Administrator in the efficient operation of the nursing home. This role provides hands‑on experience in long‑term care leadership while assisting with the management of daily operations, regulatory compliance, and staff development. The AIT position is designed for individuals pursuing a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) license under the guidance of an experienced Administrator.

• Support the facility's philosophy of care and help achieve its goals and objectives.
• Assist in creating an emotional and physical environment conducive to the well‑being of residents and staff.
• Reinforce facility policies and ensure quality care services are delivered consistently.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding qualified staff to meet facility objectives.
• Monitor accounts receivable and work with third‑party payers to support cash flow.
• Assist department heads in maintaining and accounting for supplies.
• Perform daily rounds to ensure cleanliness, safety, and overall facility appearance.
• Facilitate day‑to‑day operations, including activities, meal service, payroll, and resident admissions.
• Handle admission inquiries and intake procedures with professionalism and efficiency.
• Analyze complaints and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Assist in implementing personnel policies and procedures.
• Promote positive public relations with community groups.
• Organize weekend supervisors and track compensatory days for department heads.
• Attend admissions, Department Head, QA, and Medicare/Medicaid pre‑planning meetings.
• Ensure compliance with fire, disaster, safety, infection control, and evacuation policies.
• Furnish resident information only to authorized agencies or individuals.
• Serve as a weekend supervisor as part of department head rotation.
• Complete all AIT program requirements under the mentorship of a licensed Administrator.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Facility Administrator.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• On‑Demand Pay Option
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties in a nursing home environment.
• Able to communicate and uphold the philosophy of the facility.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Personable and professional with residents, families, and staff.
• Compassionate, tolerant, and understanding toward residents.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS standards and regulations is preferred.
• Desire to pursue a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) license