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Erin Wells in Ocala, Florida

51 months ago

I am new to this forum, and thought I would seek some advice. I recently moved to Ocala, Florida from Austin, Texas and am looking for a position to get me started in long-term care. I am a newly certified nursing home administrator and also have a Masters in Social Work. I have 2-3 years experience from interning full-time, but no real employment experience. In Austin I had lots of contacts, and could have found a job easily before I moved. Now that I am starting over, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to meet people and make contacts?

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keri walsingham in Mount Airy, Georgia

51 months ago

Join the FHCA.org or attend some of their meetings and network.

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Chase Montegeau in Greer, South Carolina

50 months ago

My brother in law is a NHA. He works within the Tampa Bay and Cental Florida area with Senior Health Management. They will hire you without experience. All you need is a NHA license and be open to moving from facility to facility. They appear to be a bit unorganized but if you want a job they will hire you. I don't know if you want to get experience with them. My brother in law is always stressed with the management. Good Luck

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Erin Wells in Apopka, Florida

50 months ago

Thanks so much for the feedback, Keri and Chase. I really appreciate it.

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Joe T. in Orlando, Florida

50 months ago

I'm in the same boat as you Erin. I'm also a recently licensed nursing home administrator and I'm having a hard time finding employment. I've applied for a number of administrator jobs and have been turned down due to lack of experience. My passed and current experience is with health insurance and admissions so I'm even willing to accept an admissions position just to get my foot in the door. I'm also planning to take the assisted living classes to broaden my knowledge base and open up more opportunities. So I'm right there with you on the job hunt.

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Erin Wells in Apopka, Florida

50 months ago

Joe,

I just wanted to wish you the best of luck. I am sure you will find something soon.

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Brenda in Dunnellon, Florida

50 months ago

I am also in the same position as many others. I became licensed 09/2007, have a BS in Health Care Administration and was a CNA for 8 years. Everyone wants 2+ years experience in FL. I would be willing to take an Assistant Administrator position; however they are far and few in between. I am also willing to relocate to another part of the state. If anyone has a need for a new administrator or an assistant administrator or knows anyone with the need please email me at bgsmith1013@yahoo.com.

Thank you,
Brenda

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Joe_T in Orlando, Florida

50 months ago

Even when it comes to Assistant administrator positions employers want experience. I've set my standards lower and started aiming for admissions and business office positions to get my foot in the door. I've been applying to a lot of places around Florida and willing to relocate at the drop of a hat if it gave me to opportunity to break into the industry.

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Kyra Soleil in Atlanta, Georgia

40 months ago

I have been at a 65 bed facility for a year as a new administrator and I would like to replocate to florida to be closer to my family. I am used to housing 5-10 medicare per month. What is my best route as far as corporations in Florida go?

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hrental in Clarkesville, Georgia

23 months ago

Looking to hire experienced licensed administrator in northeast Georgia for a new 40 bed nursing home.

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Shara Wright in Orlando, Florida

22 months ago

Hello all:
This is my first time on this sight, and I am really greatful I found it. I am also in the position of finding a job in HealthCare Administration. It is one the hardest thing to deal with right now. I am hearing the same thing over and over, "no experience no position." I am happy to see I am not in the boat by myself. Good luck to all of us and Be Blessed.

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JJ in Winter Haven, Florida

17 months ago

Yes, "no experience, no job". I have 18 years of experience in long-term care in therapy in different states with an BS in healthcare management and an MBA, but that's not enough. I have been looking for a job for over three years as a NHA in Florida, no luck. It's very discouraging, it's all about who you know and not what your qualifications are.

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JT in Orlando, Florida

17 months ago

JJ in Winter Haven, Florida said: Yes, "no experience, no job". I have 18 years of experience in long-term care in therapy in different states with an BS in healthcare management and an MBA, but that's not enough. I have been looking for a job for over three years as a NHA in Florida, no luck. It's very discouraging, it's all about who you know and not what your qualifications are.

Have you tried applying to Airamid? They have recently posted a few positions for assistant nursing home administrators.

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JJ in Winter Haven, Florida

17 months ago

I work for one of their buildings, but I am not allowed to apply because we are a subcontractors of Airamid and they consider a conflict of interest to hire one of us. Go figure.

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rsquared in Miramar, Florida

17 months ago

Chase Montegeau in Greer, South Carolina said: My brother in law is a NHA. He works within the Tampa Bay and Cental Florida area with Senior Health Management. They will hire you without experience. All you need is a NHA license and be open to moving from facility to facility. They appear to be a bit unorganized but if you want a job they will hire you. I don't know if you want to get experience with them. My brother in law is always stressed with the management. Good Luck

How do i contact Senior Health Management? cannot find a website for them.

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J in Orlando, Florida

17 months ago

rsquared in Miramar, Florida said: How do i contact Senior Health Management? cannot find a website for them.

Senior Health is now Airamid Health Management.

www.airamidhm.com/

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GLoworm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

16 months ago

Hi Every one. Im in need of advice as well. I have a BA in Liberal Arts and Im in school for Health Care Management(MPA) and will graduate in December 2011. I need to start now as an assistant.as I need a job point blank. I'm learning I need a license to work in Nursing home setting but what about hospital positions. What do I need to do? I Have 1 year of experinence in a teaching non - profit hospital. I need insight and guidance. I did apple to Genesiscareers.jobs for nursing home jobs for starters. --You know just to apply to a job.

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