Community Care Facilities for the Elderly
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential and personal care services for (1) the elderly and other persons who are unable to fully care for themselves and/or (2) the elderly and other persons who do not desire to live independently. The care typically includes room, board, supervision, and assistance in daily living, such as housekeeping services. In some instances these establishments provide skilled nursing care for residents in separate on-site facilities.
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Occupations
in Demand for Community Care Facilities for the Elderly |
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 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants | 1,810 |
10.9% |
530 |
974 |
Postsecondary
voc. award |
|
| Home Health Aides | 580 |
49.9% |
230 |
1,112 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Personal & Home Care Aides | 1,540 |
31.1% |
600 |
1,771 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Licensed Practical Nurses | 950 |
6.8% |
470 |
617 |
Postsecondary
voc. award |
|
| Maids & Housekeepers | $20,781 |
520 |
8.0% |
400 |
522 |
Short-term
on-the-job training |
| Registered Nurses | 1,260 |
24.0% |
530 |
1,141 |
Assoc./Bachelor's
degree |
|
| Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria | 350 |
-6.5% |
540 |
693 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Waiters & Waitresses | 960 |
12.7% |
1,500 |
1,872 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Combined Food Prep & Serving Workers | 1,900 |
5.7% |
2,500 |
3,184 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| General Maintenance & Repair Workers | 410 |
7.9% |
300 |
422 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Recreation Workers | $22,664 |
220 |
6.4% |
90 |
115 |
Short-term
on-the-job training |
| Receptionists & Information Clerks | 560 |
10.8% |
420 |
603 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Dishwashers | $15,239 |
300 |
9.8% |
170 |
220 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $18,488 |
1,130 |
8.0% |
400 |
522 |
Short-term
on-the-job training |
| Food Service Managers | 90 |
8.6% |
60 |
86 |
Related
work experience |
|
| General & Operations Managers | $64,107 |
760 |
11.3% |
390 |
622 |
Bachelor's
or higher degree |
| Laundry & Dry Cleaning Workers | $21,581 |
150 |
4.2% |
110 |
127 |
Moderate
on-the-job training |
| Source:
Minnesota Dept.
of Employment & Economic Development |
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