Working in aging services ​offers the powerful ​opportunity to use your ​talents and build a ​successful career while ​making a meaningful ​difference in the lives of ​older adults.

Careers in Aging Services

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Careers in aging services are in ​high demand.

Demand will continue to grow as ​the nation’s older population ​reaches record numbers.

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High Demand

Job Security

Rewarding

Career Ladders

Job Variety

Flexibility

What careers are in Aging Services?

Do you ​enjoy ​helping ​people?

Activities Director

Registered Nurse (RN)

Social Worker

Pastoral Care

Service Coordinator

Rehabilitation ​Therapist

Certified Nursing ​Assistant (CNA)

Licensed Practical ​Nurse (LPN)

Are you ​hands on?

Environmental Services

Maintenance ​Professional

Home Care & ​Housekeeping

Culinary & Dining ​Services

Do you ​have a ​business ​mindset?

Office Manager

Human Resources (HR)

Information ​Technology (IT)

Nursing Home ​Administrator

Marketing & ​Communications

Director of Nursing

Fundraising & ​Engagement

Billing & Coding

What’s in it for you?​

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Where to work in Aging Services

HOSPICE

HOSPICE IS FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING END-OF-LIFE BECAUSE CURATIVE MEASURES ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE. ​CARE SHIFTS TO COMPASSIONATE SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT.

Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, Pastoral Care, LPN, Office Manager, Marketing and Communications, Finance, ​Accounting


Continuing Care Retirement Communities/ Life Plan Communities

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) also called Life Plan Communities Provide ​different levels of housing, which might include independent senior apartments, assisted living ​and nursing home care all in one location. In addition to housing and health care, these ​communities offer dining and many different types of social, recreational and educational ​activities.

Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, Pastoral Care, LPN, Maintenance, Dietary, Culinary, Office Manager, Environmental ​Services, IT, HR, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Accounting


SKILLED NURSING

RESIDENTS AT A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY RECEIVE A HIGH LEVEL OF CARE SIMILAR TO WHAT IS RECEIVED IN A ​HOSPITAL SETTING. SOME RESIDENTS COME FOR A TEMPORARY STAY AFTER A HOSPITAL VISIT, WHILE OTHERS ARE ​LONGER-TERM IF A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE IS NECESSARY.

Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, Pastoral Care, LPN, Maintenance, Dietary, Office Manager, Environmental Services, ​IT, HR, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Accounting

HOME CARE

HOME CARE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES.

Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, LPN, Office Manager, Marketing and Communications, Home Health Aide, ​Environmental Services: Social workers, CNA, RN, LPN, Office Manager, Marketing and Communications, Home ​Health Aide, Environmental Services, Finance, Accounting


SENIOR HOUSING

INDEPENDENT LIVING SPECIFICALLY FOR OLDER ADULTS.

Jobs: Social workers, Resident Service Coordinator, Property Manager, CNA, RN, LPN, Maintenance, Dietary, Office ​Manager, IT, HR, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Accounting


ADULT DAY SERVICE

THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, AND SUPERVISION FOR LESS THAN 24 HOURS FOR OLDER ​ADULTS.

Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, LPN, Maintenance, Office Manager, Marketing and Communications, Dietary, ​Finance, Accounting


ASSISTED LIVING & REST HOMES

ASSISTED LIVING AND REST HOMES PROVIDE A RESIDENCE FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE. SERVICES ​PROVIDED CAN INCLUDE NURSING CARE, HOUSEKEEPING, AND PREPARED MEALS.

Jobs: Social workers, CNA, RN, LPN, Maintenance, Dietary, Culinary, Office Manager, Environmental Services, IT, ​HR, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Accounting

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