This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services in the home, along with a range of the following: personal care services; homemaker and companion services; physical therapy; medical social services; medications; medical equipment and supplies; counseling; 24-hour home care; occupation and vocational therapy; dietary and nutritional services; speech therapy; audiology; and high-tech care, such as intravenous therapy.
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Occupations
in Demand for Home Health Care Services |
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 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| 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 |
|
| Registered Nurses | 1,260 |
24.0% |
530 |
1,141 |
Assoc./Bachelor's
degree |
|
| Licensed Practical Nurses | 950 |
6.8% |
470 |
617 |
Postsecondary
voc. award |
|
| Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants | 1,810 |
10.9% |
530 |
974 |
Postsecondary
voc. award |
|
| Physical Therapists | $61,995 |
20 |
17.1% |
20 |
46 |
Master's
degree |
| General Office Clerks | 1,680 |
4.4% |
1,040 |
1,245 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Medical & Health Services Managers | 150 |
15.4% |
60 |
108 |
Bachelor's
or higher degree |
|
| Medical & Public Health Social Workers | $43,984 |
90 |
11.6% |
30 |
52 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| Source:
Minnesota Dept.
of Employment & Economic Development |
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