Are you an experienced long term care professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We are seeking an Assistant Administrator to join our skilled nursing team and work alongside an experienced Administrator in a well-established facility.
This role is ideal for an individual who wants to expand their operational, regulatory, and leadership experience within a skilled nursing environment. As part of our long-term leadership development strategy, the Assistant Administrator will receive mentorship and hands-on training while supporting the day-to-day operations of the facility. With the current Administrator planning for retirement in the coming years, this position offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and prepare for future advancement.
Must be licensed LNHA or soon-to-be licensed.
What You'll DoAs the Assistant Administrator, you will partner with the Administrator to support all aspects of facility operations, ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and customer satisfaction.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the overall management and operation of the skilled nursing facility
- Acting on behalf of the Administrator in their absence
- Building strong relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, and community partners
- Supporting compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Addressing resident and family concerns in a professional and timely manner
- Collaborating with department leaders to achieve operational and quality goals
- Monitoring facility operations and conducting routine building inspections
- Assisting with budgeting, purchasing, reporting, and special projects
- Participating in admissions, staffing, customer service, and quality improvement initiatives
- Helping to foster a positive, service-focused culture throughout the facility
- Long Term Care experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with healthcare operations
- Ability to work effectively with residents, families, employees, and community stakeholders
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience
- Previous supervisory or management experience in a skilled nursing or healthcare setting
- Opportunity to work directly with an experienced Administrator
- Structured leadership development and mentorship
- Exposure to all aspects of skilled nursing facility operations
- Potential for future advancement and increased responsibility
- Supportive team environment dedicated to resident-centered care
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Health Insurance for full-time employees
- Dental Insurance for full-time employees
- Vision Insurance for full-time employees
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefit Plans offered to full- and part-time employees
- Retirement plan
- Wellness Program
- Free continuing education through our Learning Management System
- Great team to work alongside!
- *Further benefit details listed on total rewards guide
If you are passionate about senior care, thrive in a leadership role, and are looking for a career path with growth potential, we encourage you to apply and become part of our future leadership team.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents while building your future in long term care leadership.
Skills Required
- Must be licensed LNHA or soon-to-be licensed
- Long Term Care experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with healthcare operations
- Ability to work effectively with residents, families, employees, and community stakeholders
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience
- Previous supervisory or management experience in a skilled nursing or healthcare setting
What We Do
Heritage Ministries is a not-for-profit senior-care, housing, and human-services organization headquartered in Gerry, New York. Founded in 1886, it operates Christ-centered communities offering rehabilitation, skilled nursing, independent retirement housing, and assisted living across New York and Pennsylvania, with additional affiliations. Its mission emphasizes hope, dignity, purposeful living, compassionate care, and helping seniors maintain full, vibrant lives through supportive services and programming.
