Administrator in Training (AIT)

Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center is excited to welcome an Administrator-in-Training to learn from our seasoned Licensed Nursing Home Administrator!

Berkshire Rehab is a 57-bed skilled nursing facility in Sandisfield. It is an all-male facility. This is an unpaid training program.

Under the supervision of our administrator, you will learn the day-to-day operations of running a skilled nursing facility while better understanding the departments and personnel that make up the team.

During your AIT internship, you will be able to :

Assist with managing day-to-day operations.

Immerse yourself in the laws and regulations on a federal and state level.

Understand how to build bonds and trust with residents and their loved ones.

Communicate with team members to understand their role and how it impacts the facility.

Fulfill your required hours to sit for your exam.

And much more!

Our team will assist in the state application process including the written request form for the proposed AIT internship, a letter from the proposed preceptor, the detailed outcome of the proposed AIT internship, and the signed agreement between preceptor and candidate.

Education & Experience

A bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in an appropriate field of study, such as healthcare or business administration, is required.

The ideal candidate would have worked / works in a skilled nursing facility and has an understanding of the services provided and operations.

Specific Requirements

The ability to read, write, understand, and speak the English language.

Must possess strong leadership and supervisory skills as well as the ability to make decisions independently.

Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, staff, government agencies, and the general public.

Must be willing to accommodate the schedule of the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

Per state guidelines, Athena Health Care Systems will conduct a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check.

About Athena Health Care Systems :

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.