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Administrator

Golden Options Assisted Living

Montana City, Montana

Eligibility
CNA
Unit
Memory Care

Posted Aug 22 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Assisted Living
Accepts
CNA
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
MT nursing median $48/hr

MT nursing postings that state pay run $28/hr to $63/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $55/hr, across 149 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Administrator — Assisted Living & Memory Care

Montana City, MT | Full-Time

We're a small, growing assisted living and memory care home built to honor the generation that once cared for us. We're looking for someone ready to lead — whether you're chasing your next step in senior care or done with a job that doesn't feel like it matters anymore. You'll run the home day-to-day, lead a team that shows up for our residents, and grow with us as we expand.

What You Need

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  • Minimum 2 years of experience in senior living (caregiver, home manager, admin, nurse, or senior living marketing background all qualify)
  • No history of abuse or criminal record involving abuse
  • Comfortable with Excel, Word, and shared documents
  • Strong communicator, organized, dependable
  • Able to figure things out independently and take feedback well
  • Prior administrator experience NOT required
  • If not already a licensed Administrator, must be willing to enroll in the required licensing course — we cover the cost

Nice to Have

  • Senior living administrator experience
  • CNA, LPN, RN, or CMA/QMAP certification
  • Dementia-specific training
  • Supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of Montana Class A or C ALF regulations

We Provide

  • Fully paid Administrator licensing course for candidates who aren't already licensed
  • Dementia-specific training for memory care
  • Submit payroll and verify caregiver hours
  • Hire and fire caregivers, and set the standard for who's on our team
  • Oversee medication management through our electronic MAR system, including regular communication with the pharmacy
  • Keep the home tour-ready and give tours to prospective families
  • Handle resident and family complaints directly and professionally
  • Track resident rent and make sure payments come in on time
  • Manage the grocery and supply budget
  • Train caregivers properly and give them clear checklists and processes to do their jobs well
  • Keep the home in full compliance with Montana assisted living regulations
  • Communicate effectively with case managers, hospital nurses, and other outside partners
  • Maintain accurate resident and employee records
  • Support state licensing inspections and audits
  • Pay bills and handle basic financial tracking

We will contact your last three employers as part of our hiring process.

Pay

Base Salary: $50,000–$80,000/year, depending on experience and performance

Performance Bonuses: Tied to occupancy and home profitability, on top of base

Growth

This is a growing company. The right person will have real opportunities to advance as we expand.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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What You Need Minimum 2 years of experience in senior living (caregiver, home manager, admin, nurse, or senior living marketing background all qualify) No histo· from this posting

Benefits highlights

  • Opportunities for advancement
  • WHTXS

Place

City
Montana City, Montana
State price level
5% below the national average

Montana index 94.6, where 100 is the national average.

Map showing the location of Montana City, MT
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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

How this role fits you

About the employer

Golden Options Assisted Living
Hiring organization

You would be walking into Golden Options Assisted Living in Montana City, Montana—not a downtown campus, but a green, hilly bedroom community about five miles from Helena near the Elkhorn Mountains. Yards run larger here. There are trees, an out-of-town…

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