About the role#
This is a full-time, 12-week internship running from May to August 2027. You will work 40 hours per week at our Chicago community. You will assist the Executive Director and Administrator with daily operations and complete special projects for senior leadership. This role provides exposure to community administration, including interviewing, presentations, and performance evaluation.
What you'll do#
- Attend department head, care plan, board, and resident meetings.
- Conduct weekly environmental rounds in the plant, kitchen, and environmental services areas.
- Help the Administrator prepare for yearly fire-safety and resident care survey inspections.
- Audit health center documentation such as resident charts, MARs, TARs, and pain assessments.
- Participate in personnel tasks like interviews, training sessions, and counseling meetings.
- Support marketing events and prepare monthly financial variance reports.
- Complete various projects assigned by the Executive Director.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program.
- Preferred majors include Healthcare Management, Business, Nursing, Geriatrics, or related fields.
- Completion of at least 1-2 years of a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- An interest in senior living operations.
- Previous exposure to hospitality or related fields is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position at $22.50 per hour.
- Note: A post-offer background check and reference check are required.
About LCS
LCS provides management and development services for senior living communities across the United States. Founded in 1971, the company is based in Des Moines, Iowa. It operates as a privately held organization with 501 to 1,000 employees. The firm specializes in senior living operations, real estate private equity, and insurance services.
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